A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 10873, known as the AI Cyber Defense Act, requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to carry out specific activities regarding artificial intelligence attacks. Within 180 days of enactment, the Director must seek to engage with private sector artificial intelligence stakeholders to establish a definition for artificial intelligence distillation attacks, along with voluntary standards and best practices to detect and prevent them. Additionally, the Director must establish an AI Cybersecurity Roundtable within 180 days to develop voluntary standards and best practices for the defensive use of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity. The bill mandates the publication of these standards and best practices on the NIST website within one year of their establishment. Finally, the text provides explicit definitions for terms such as artificial intelligence, country of concern, critical infrastructure, entity of concern, and private sector artificial intelligence stakeholders.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill directs NIST to establish voluntary standards and best practices for detecting AI distillation attacks and using AI defensively in cybersecurity.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners in the AI and critical infrastructure sectors benefit from clear, voluntary guidance on defending against AI attacks.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill engages private sector stakeholders to develop voluntary cybersecurity standards, helping businesses protect their AI systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2(a)(1), the NIST Director must engage with private sector artificial intelligence stakeholders to define AI distillation attacks and create voluntary standards and best practices to detect and prevent them. This is a positive step because it helps protect individuals and businesses from emerging digital threats by establishing clear defensive guidelines.
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Under Section 2(b), the NIST Director is required to establish an AI Cybersecurity Roundtable with private sector experts and critical infrastructure operators. This provision benefits the public by bringing industry leaders together to develop voluntary standards and best practices for using artificial intelligence defensively in cybersecurity.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no explicitly stated negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States. The standards and best practices created under Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) are explicitly defined as voluntary.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directs NIST to establish voluntary standards and best practices for detecting AI distillation attacks and using AI defensively in cybersecurity.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners in the AI and critical infrastructure sectors benefit from clear, voluntary guidance on defending against AI attacks.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill engages private sector stakeholders to develop voluntary cybersecurity standards, helping businesses protect their AI systems.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires NIST to publish the established voluntary standards and best practices on its website.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Directing NIST to establish standards and collaborate with stakeholders promotes technical advancement and security in AI research.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California