Khanna to Introduce AI Safety Bill with Ban on 'Recursive' Technology Until Safeguards Exist

The proposal joins a chorus of other measures being put forward in Congress as the body mulls how to regulate AI.

Khanna to Introduce AI Safety Bill with Ban on 'Recursive' Technology Until Safeguards Exist

TL;DR

  • Rep. Ro Khanna's bill, the "Human Control Over AI Act," aims to regulate artificial intelligence.
  • The bill proposes strict liability standards and a ban on "recursive" AI until government safeguards are in place.
  • It calls for the creation of a new federal agency to oversee AI development, including safety regulations, licensing, and audits.
  • Legal penalties are proposed for AI models that cause destruction, and AI companies will require liability insurance.
  • The bill also includes provisions for international agreements and export controls to deter adversaries from developing dangerous AI.
  • Khanna emphasizes the bill is based on input from AI safety organizations, not AI company executives.
  • This proposal joins other AI safety measures being considered in Congress.