Press Release: Lance Gooden Seeks Assessment of U.S. AI Defense Measures
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Gooden urges assessment of U.S. AI defense against foreign threats and seeks congressional input on needed legislation.
Investivoq AI Summary
Gooden seeks AI defense assessment: Rep. Lance Gooden said he asked DNI Jay Clayton for an evaluation of whether current U.S. measures are enough to address “emerging AI/SI threats” and where Congress could help. The letter follows reports cited by Gooden about agentic AI systems and foreign misuse.
Letter focuses on gaps and legislation: Gooden’s letter asks for an analysis of possible shortcomings, ambiguities, or gaps in existing law that could affect efforts to counter foreign adversaries using AI. The release says the letter was co-signed by Reps. Randy Weber, Erin Houchin, and Don Bacon.
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