Majosta National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence - Final Report: Volume 1

National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence - Final Report, March 2021 The mandate of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence’s (NSCAI) is to make recommendations to the President and Congress to “advance the development of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and associated technologies to comprehensively address the national security and defense needs of the United States.” This Final Report presents the NSCAI’s strategy for winning the artificial intelligence era. Volume 1 (this volume) contains the 16 chapters in the Main Report that provide topline conclusions and recommendations. Volume 2 contains the accompanying Blueprints for Action outline and more detailed steps that the U.S. Government should take to implement the recommendations. Contents – Volume 1 (PRINTED IN COLOR) Executive Summary PART I: DEFENDING AMERICA IN THE AI ERA Chapter 1: Emerging Threats in the AI Era Chapter 2: Foundations of Future Defense Chapter 3: AI and Warfare Chapter 4: Autonomous Weapon Systems and Risks Associated with AI-Enabled Warfare Chapter 5: AI and the Future of National Intelligence Chapter 6: Technical Talent in Government Chapter 7: Establishing Justified Confidence in AI Systems Chapter 8: Upholding Democratic Values: Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Civil Rights in Uses of AI for National Security PART II: WINNING THE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION Chapter 9: A Strategy for Competition and Cooperation Chapter 10: The Talent Competition Chapter 11: Accelerating AI Innovation Chapter 12: Intellectual Property Chapter 13: Microelectronics Chapter 14: Technology Protection Chapter 15: A Favorable International Technology Order Chapter 16: Associated Technologies Contents – Volume 2 - Blueprints for Action (Black and White print) Chapter 1: Emerging Threats in the AI Era Combating Malign Information Operations Enabled by AI Preparing for AI-Enabled Cyber Conflict Chapter 2: Foundations of Future Defense Chapter 3: AI and Warfare Chapter 5: AI and the Future of National Intelligence Chapter 6: Technical Talent in Government Chapter 7: Establishing Justified Confidence in AI Systems Chapter 8: Upholding Democratic Values: Privacy, Civil Liberties, and Civil Rights in Uses of AI for National Security Chapter 9: A Strategy for Competition and Cooperation Chapter 9 Annex: A Strategy for Competition and Cooperation Chapter 10: The Talent Competition Chapter 11: Accelerating AI Innovation Chapter 12: Intellectual Property Chapter 13: Microelectronics Chapter 13 Annex: Executive Order on Microelectronic Strategy Chapter 14: Technology Protection Chapter 14 Annex: Technology Protection Chapter 15: A Favorable International Technology Order Chapter 15 Annex: A Favorable International Technology Order Chapter 16: Associated Technologies Appendices Appendix A: Technical Glossary Appendix B: Acronyms Found in This Report Appendix C: Key Considerations for the Responsible Development and Fielding of Artificial Intelligence (Abridged) Appendix D: Draft Legislative Language Appendix E: Funding Recommendation Table Appendix F: Commissioner Bios Appendix G: Commission Staff and Contributors