Senate passes defense policy bill with AI provisions on investments, exports

The Senate has cleared its version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, including AI investment restrictions and a new control on sales of AI chips to China, setting up negotiations with the House on a final version of the annual defense policy bill.

The Senate approved the NDAA package late Oct. 9, on a 77-20 vote, after adding by voice vote several amendments including new restrictions on AI and other advanced-tech investments in China by Sen. John...