The Flexible Acquisition of Software Technology Act authorizes the Secretary of Defense to purchase software and data needed to develop artificial intelligence systems for military operations. Under this bill, the Pentagon can acquire software and data through various models—either as ongoing subscription services accessed online or as one-time purchases—and can modify and test this software to meet defense needs. The legislation allows these purchases to be funded through any existing Defense Department appropriations without requiring new funding allocations. The Defense Secretary is required to create or update regulations governing how these software and data acquisitions are conducted and overseen to ensure proper procurement practices.
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