Defense bill’s pared-back AI provisions signal retreat on Sen. Schumer’s broader goals

The recently released defense policy bill negotiated by House and Senate leaders for anticipated quick passage this month includes provisions on artificial intelligence that are largely focused on Pentagon operations such as procurement and systems management.

At the same time, the compromise fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act set aside broader AI policy proposals, many of which were spurred on by closed-door talks hosted by Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and his bipartisan AI working group late last...