Responsible use of artificial intelligence for logistics, intelligence, maintenance, cyber defense, and other mission areas

(a) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical to United States defense readiness and competitiveness; and (2) the Secretary of Defense should expand pilot programs and fielding of AI-enabled systems that enhance decision-making, reduce costs, and improve warfighter effectiveness. (b) Report (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall, not later than the end of the 6-month period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and every 6 months thereafter, issue a report to the congressional defense committees on current and planned AI integration efforts, including barriers to implementation and recommendations for accelerating adoption. (2) Sunset Paragraph (1) shall cease to have any force or effect after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.