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AI Risk Assessment: Protecting US from Foreign Adversary Propaganda and Cyber Threats.

This law mandates the State Department to regularly assess threats posed by foreign adversaries using generative artificial intelligence for malicious activities. The goal is to protect citizens from foreign propaganda, deepfakes, and cyber operations that could undermine national security. Unclassified findings will be made public, increasing transparency regarding these technological threats.
Key points
Requires annual assessments of how foreign adversaries use generative AI for malicious activities, including creating synthetic media and propaganda targeting US citizens.
The assessments must analyze AI use in cyber operations, WMD development, and enhancing military or intelligence capabilities.
Unclassified portions of the risk reports will be posted publicly on the Department of State website for citizen awareness.
The State Department is directed to use diplomatic efforts to counter these AI-driven national security risks internationally.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7058
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2026-01-14