Technical
Critical Technical Artifacts (CTAs)
Model weights, training data, or code that enable capability replication.
Definition
Information such as model weights, training data, evaluation datasets, or source code whose disclosure would materially lower the cost of reproducing or enhancing AI capabilities; treated as sensitive and subject to strict protection and access controls under the NSM.
Related Terms
Model artefacts
Learned model components such as weights or pre-trained models....
National Security Systems (NSS)
Systems used for national defense, intelligence, or classified functions....
Open-weight model
A model whose weights are publicly available....
Models
Trained algorithms used to generate inferences or predictions....
confidential/classified information
Internal, confidential or secret administrative data....