NSCAI Final Report Released — March 1, 2021
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence delivered its final report with 96 recommendations spanning talent, innovation, and responsible military AI adoption.
The 756-page NSCAI report warned that the United States must act within the next decade to remain competitive in AI. It called for doubling AI R&D funding, establishing a national AI readiness framework, building secure compute infrastructure, and embedding ethics in defense AI deployments.
- Talent acceleration. Recommendations included a digital service academy, expanded visas, and scholarships to attract AI expertise.
- Responsible defense AI. The commission outlined testing, evaluation, verification, and validation requirements for military AI.
- Allied cooperation. NSCAI urged deeper partnerships on standards, export controls, and democratic norms.
Security and policy leads should track how NSCAI’s roadmap influences federal acquisition and assurance criteria.