Capitol Hill proposes AI-cyber test program for critical infrastructure

Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduced the AI Cyber Defense Act, which would create a CISA pilot giving critical infrastructure operators free access to frontier AI models to defend their systems. The bill authorizes $100 million for the program from 2027 to 2031.

• The AI Cyber Defense Act was introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer
• The CISA pilot would give infrastructure operators free access to frontier AI models
• The bill authorizes $100 million for 2027-2031
• Priority goes to non-profit, publicly owned, rural and small organizations