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The AI Guardrails Act of 2026 seeks to limit the use of artificial intelligence by the Department of Defense. Specifically, it prohibits AI from being used to launch nuclear weapons, monitor or target individuals within the United States without proper legal justification, or be employed in lethal force by autonomous weapon systems without sufficient human oversight. Congress retains the ability to grant waivers for specific autonomous weapon systems under strict conditions and with detailed notifications to the legislative committees. This legislation aims to balance the Department of Defense’s AI capabilities with safeguards to protect civil liberties and ensure responsible AI deployment.