Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Veterans Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to hire an outside research group to check the artificial intelligence tools they use. This group will look at at least five AI systems that are already in use or being developed for patient care.
• Experts will check if these AI tools are accurate and if they treat all veterans fairly regardless of their background. They will also look for bias and make sure the technology does not replace the good judgment of human doctors.
• The review will investigate how much these AI systems cost and if they actually help veterans get better care. It also checks if the VA has enough computer power and security to keep veteran data safe from hackers.
• The VA must give the researchers full access to their records and data. After the study is finished, the VA has to create a plan to fix any problems the researchers find, such as safety risks or privacy issues.
• This effort will be paid for using money the VA already has in its budget. No new tax dollars are being requested to start this specific review process.

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