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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine-based systems that can perform tasks under various, unpredictable conditions without extensive human oversight, or can learn from data to improve performance, or exhibit human-like capabilities like recognition or language processing.

Department of Defense (DoD)

The executive branch department of the U.S. federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed Forces.

Autonomous Weapon Systems

Weapon systems that, once activated, can select and engage targets without further human intervention.

Lethal Force

Force capable of causing death or serious bodily injury.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement of opinion or intent by Congress, which does not have the binding force of law but expresses the prevailing sentiment of the body.

Congressional Defense Committees

The specific committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate that are responsible for overseeing military and defense matters, including appropriations and policy.