GUARD Act of 2025
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Overview
The GUARD Act of 2025 authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institutes at eligible universities and colleges. These institutes would focus on cross-cutting challenges in artificial intelligence for national security, foster partnerships between public and private organizations, and support workforce development in AI-related fields. The Act provides for financial assistance to these institutes for activities like data access, testbed development, research, and technical assistance.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the establishment of National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institutes.
- Provides financial assistance to eligible host institutions for Institute operations.
- Specifies allowable uses of financial assistance, including data access, testbed development, and workforce training.
- Requires a competitive, merit-based review process for awarding financial assistance.
- Limits financial assistance to entities located within the United States.
- Defines ‘eligible host institution’ as a university or senior military college.
- Allows for collaboration with other federal agencies.
- Provides for a five-year initial funding period with potential for one additional five-year renewal.
Who is affected
- Department of Defense
- Universities and Colleges
- Private Organizations (including the Defense Industrial Base)
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