Exploring Views about the Use of Artificial Intelligence

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
JAIC-AI_DataSafeguardingPlan.docx Supplementary Document	2020-07-29
JAIC-AI_RecruitmentPlan.docx Supplementary Document	2020-07-29
PrivacyImpactAssessment.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-07-29
JAIC-AI_PartB_Clean.docx Supporting Statement B	2020-10-14
JAIC-AI_PartA_Clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-10-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
242876	Web Survey Other-Survey	New
242873	Focus Group Other-Focus Group	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0704-0594	ICR Reference No: 202007-0704-015
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOD/DODDEP	Agency Tracking No: 0704-JAIC
Title: Exploring Views about the Use of Artificial Intelligence
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/16/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2020
Terms of Clearance: This collection is approved based on the revised materials provided by the Department.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	5,210	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,434	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	61,513	0	0

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Abstract: DoD recognizes that in an information-centric age, information systems and capabilities will be critical to securing the United States and its interests. In order for the DoD to have access to the most advanced technologists in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), it will need to engage with private sector corporations that derive only a small portion of their revenue from contracts with the DoD and do not see themselves as primarily defense contractors. However, recent events have raised concerns about a divide between the views, goals, and motivations from employees at these corporations compared to people employed by or associated with the national security community.The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a survey with members of the software engineering community, employees of defense and aerospace companies, and the general public. The study will also conduct focus groups with members of the software engineering community and students from computer science programs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 2726	01/16/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 45203	07/27/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Focus Group
Web Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,210	0	0	5,210	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,434	0	0	1,434	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	61,513	0	0	61,513	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection with a new associated burden.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $650,000

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 07/29/2020

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