Senators unveil bipartisan blueprint for comprehensive AI regulation
Two senators unveiled a bipartisan blueprint for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation on Friday, Sep. 8, as Congress intensifies its endeavors to regulate this emerging technology.
The plan put forward by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) advocates for mandatory licensing for AI firms and makes it clear that technology liability protections will not shield these companies from legal actions.
In a statement on X (formerly known as Twitter), Blumenthal expressed that this bipartisan framework represents a significant step forward—a robust and comprehensive legislative plan for concrete and enforceable AI safeguards. It is expected to be a guide in managing both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI technology.
Hawley emphasized that the principles outlined in this framework should serve as the foundational basis for Congress to take action regarding AI regulation.
The framework proposes the creation of a licensing system overseen by an independent regulatory body. It mandates that AI model developers register with this oversight entity, which would possess the authority to conduct audits of these licensing applicants.
Additionally, the framework suggests that Congress should make it explicit that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides legal protections to tech firms for third-party content, does not extend to AI applications. Other sections of the framework advocate for corporate transparency, consumer and child protection, as well as national security safeguards.
Blumenthal and Hawley, who lead the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on privacy, technology and law, have also revealed plans for a hearing on Tuesday. This hearing will include testimony from
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