An AI clause is a contract provision that defines how artificial intelligence may be used, controlled, and governed in a technology agreement. It should state whether AI is a supporting tool, a built-in service feature, or the main deliverable, and it should set rules for data use, output review, ownership, and liability.
In cyber security, the clause matters because AI can introduce new data paths and decision paths. If the wording is vague, sensitive information may be sent to an external model, reused for training, or exposed through automated outputs. Strong AI clauses help defense teams reduce that risk by limiting data sharing, requiring confidentiality controls, mandating human review of important outputs, and defining logging, retention, and approval steps. In practice, the clause turns AI governance into enforceable controls rather than informal expectations.