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En 2025, le Congrès des États-Unis a introduit la loi sur la protection de l’IA et de la concurrence dans le cloud dans le domaine de la défense pour établir des exigences relatives à l’approvisionnement en informatique en nuage, en infrastructure de données et en solutions de modèles fondamentaux. L’objectif de la législation est d’améliorer la sécurité, de favoriser la concurrence et d’assurer une gestion appropriée de la propriété intellectuelle et des données gouvernementales dans les contrats du Département de la Défense. Les points clés comprennent des exigences pour des processus d’approvisionnement compétitifs, la protection des données fournies par le gouvernement, des dispositions pour encourager la technologie multi-nuages, et des pénalités pour l’utilisation non autorisée des données du Département de la Défense. De plus, un mécanisme de reporting supervisera la concurrence sur le marché, l’innovation et les exemptions accordées en vertu de la loi. Les développements futurs incluent la soumission d’un rapport annuel d’ici le 15 janvier 2027, pendant une période de quatre ans, évaluant la concurrence et fournissant des recommandations, avec une version accessible au public à être mise à disposition par le Secrétaire à la Défense.
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The Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025, introduced under H.R. 3434, provides a regulatory framework aimed at safeguarding fair competition, data security, and accountability in the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) procurement of cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial intelligence services. This proposed legislation seeks to address increasing concerns about market concentration, data misuse, and national security risks associated with these critical technologies.
The Act includes several key provisions to enforce transparency and competition. For instance, it mandates a competitive award process for all cloud computing, data infrastructure, and AI-related contracts. It also prioritizes modular and open systems approaches, encouraging the participation of small businesses and nontraditional contractors by reducing entry barriers. Additionally, the Act directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that government data remains proprietary and resistant to unauthorized usage. For example, government-furnished data provided to vendors must not be used to train or refine commercial AI products without explicit authorization from the DoD. Violations of these rules could result in penalties, including contract termination.
From a legal standpoint, the Act builds upon earlier legislative and policy measures to regulate artificial intelligence. It references the definitions of AI as established in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 and incorporates data protection principles from existing DoD frameworks like the “Creating Data Advantage” (Open DAGIR) policies. Furthermore, it amends the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include specific compliance requirements for vendors engaged in defense contracts.
Ethically, the Act underscores the importance of balancing innovation with accountability in AI deployment. It addresses potential ethical risks, such as the misuse of dual-purpose AI technologies that could jeopardize public safety. Requiring a public-facing annual report on market competition and innovation in the AI sector fosters transparency and builds public trust. The inclusion of exemptions for national security concerns reflects a pragmatic approach, though it also introduces potential ethical dilemmas regarding oversight and loophole exploitation.
For the tech and defense industries, the implications of this Act are significant. Major cloud and AI providers like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, which often dominate defense contracts, may face increased scrutiny and competition under the new rules. Additionally, the call for multi-cloud technology could benefit smaller niche providers specializing in interoperability solutions. However, implementing these changes could also increase compliance costs and slow down procurement timelines.
Concrete examples underscore the relevance of the Act. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure (JEDI) contract controversy serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of over-reliance on a single cloud provider, emphasizing the need for competitive and multi-cloud strategies. Similarly, unauthorized use of sensitive government data by private vendors—such as instances of AI algorithms trained on military data—has highlighted vulnerabilities this Act seeks to address.
In summary, the Protecting AI and Cloud Competition in Defense Act of 2025 is more than a legislative measure; it is a comprehensive attempt to align procurement strategies with national security interests, foster ethical AI usage, and level the playing field for emerging industry players. By codifying accountability, innovation, and resilience into law, it aims to future-proof the intersection of AI and defense technologies from evolving risks.