Sens. Richard Bluementhal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) Unveil Bipartisan AI Framework
Summary
Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) have unveiled a framework detailing principles for comprehensive AI legislation ahead of a Senate Commerce hearing on the need for transparency in AI and a Senate Judiciary oversight hearing. At a high level, the framework calls on Congress to (1) require companies developing sophisticated AI models, or those used in high-risk situations, to register with an independent oversight body; (2) provide for oversight body enforcement and private rights of action; (3) utilize export controls, sanctions and other legal restrictions to limit the transfer of technologies to adversary nations; (4) require transparency; and (5) require companies deploying AI in high-risk or consequential situations to implement safety controls, including by providing notice when AI is used to make decisions and providing for the right to a human review.
