A bill to require the Commander of United States Cyber Command to complete development of a roadmap for industry collaboration on artificial intelligence-enabled cyber capabilities for cyberspace operations of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.

# Plain Language Summary: S 2606 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the head of U.S. Cyber Command to create a detailed plan for how the Department of Defense can work with private companies to develop and use artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber operations. Essentially, it's asking the Pentagon to figure out how to partner with tech companies and defense contractors to build AI tools that could improve the military's cyber defense and offense capabilities. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect the Department of Defense and private technology companies in the defense and cybersecurity sectors.

It could also indirectly impact the broader public if improved cyber capabilities help protect government and critical infrastructure systems from attacks. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The specific details of what "roadmap" elements would be required are not fully outlined in this summary, so the scope of collaboration and any associated costs remain to be determined through the committee process.