requirements and protections for usage of artificial intelligence supported by Department funding and reduces or mitigates instances of unintended bias in artificial intelligence algorithms. (iv) To identify, monitor, and periodically update appropriate recommendations for operational usage of artificial intelligence. (v) To review, as the head of the Council considers necessary, artificial intelligence program funding to ensure that any Department investment in an artificial intelligence tool, system, or algorithm adheres to all Department established policy related to artificial intelligence. (vi) To provide periodic status updates on the efforts of the Department to develop and implement artificial intelligence into existing Department programs and processes. (vii) To provide guidance on access and distribution restrictions relating to data, models, tool sets, or testing or validation infrastructure. (viii) to implement and oversee a data and artificial intelligence educational program for the purpose of familiarizing the Department at all levels on the applications of artificial intelligence in their operations. (ix) To implement and oversee a data decree scorecard. (x) Such other duties as the Council determines appropriate. (F) Periodic reports Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph and not less frequently than once every 18 months thereafter, the Council shall submit to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the Council during the period covered by the report. .