Assessments of the risks posed to the United States by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities

(a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies as appropriate shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of the risks posed to the United States by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities. (b) Contents Each assessment under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An analysis of incidents during the preceding calendar year in which foreign adversaries have utilized, or attempted to utilize, generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities against the United States and its allies, including the following: (A) To disseminate or produce synthetic media, including foreign anti-United States propaganda or conduct foreign malign influence operations targeting the United States, its citizens, or its allies. (B) To enhance their ability to develop or deploy chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons. (C) To facilitate malicious cyber operations. (D) To develop or enhance other military, surveillance, or intelligence capabilities. (2) An analysis of emerging trends in the use of generative artificial intelligence by foreign adversaries, including the following: (A) The extent to which such activities may be attributable to specific foreign adversaries. (B) The implications of such trends for United States foreign policy, diplomatic engagement, and the development of United States and allied-led international norms and standards. (3) Recommendations to mitigate and counter the risks posed to the United States and allies by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence applications for malicious activities. (c) Form Each assessment under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex only for the protection of intelligence sources and methods relating to the matters contained in the assessment. The Secretary of State shall post on a publicly available website of the Department of State the unclassified portion of each assessment.