FY2026 NDAA, Section 547 ("Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment")

Summary

Instructs the Secretary of the Navy to develop and implement a pilot program using generative AI and spatial computing for immersive training and proficiency assessment within 90 days of enactment.

Requires the program to develop content for at least five occupational specialties and compare the feasibility and effectiveness of these methods with traditional training, especially regarding cost and time efficiency.

Terminates the program one year after the date of establishment.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to submit a report to congressional defense committees within 90 days after program termination, detailing program results, effectiveness analysis, and any cost or time savings achieved.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to develop and implement a pilot program for AI-driven immersive training and assessment.

SEC. 547. PILOT PROGRAM FOR GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SPATIAL COMPUTING FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT. (a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and implement a pilot program to optimize the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for immersive training and assessment. (b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall include-- (1) the development of content with respect to not less than 5 occupational specialties; and (2) methods to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing training methods in comparison to other training methods, particularly with respect to cost and time required to achieve training goals.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to report on generative AI training pilot program results within 90 days; terminates the program one year after the date of establishment.

(c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the establishment of the program. (d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the pilot program, including an analysis of the effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for training and a description of any cost savings and savings in time required to achieve training goals.