Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a bill on June 8, 2026, that mandates human involvement in the Pentagon's deployment of autonomous or semi-autonomous weapons utilizing artificial intelligence. The proposed legislation, known as the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Act, aims to create a defined chain of command, ensuring that a designated commander retains ultimate authority over military operations involving AI.
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Sen. Adam Schiff Proposes Bill for Human Oversight in Pentagon AI Weapons Use
Senator Adam Schiff has proposed the Human Authority in Lethal Operations (HALO) Act, which would require human oversight in the use of AI-driven weapons by the Pentagon. The bill aims to establish a clear command structure for military operations involving autonomous systems.
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