Anthropic proposes AI regulation bill to US lawmakers

Anthropic, the developer of the AI-powered assistant Claude, confirmed that it is engaging with U.S. lawmakers on a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence, amid the absence of federal legislation addressing the risks posed by this new technology. According to the draft, first revealed by Politico the day before yesterday, Washington could block the launch or use of any AI model if there is an imminent risk of deaths or serious injuries to more than 50 people, or damage exceeding $1 billion, subject to judicial approval. A company spokesperson told Agence France-Presse that the proposal “gives the federal government the ability to prevent or deter the deployment of the most powerful AI models in cases of serious risk.” The spokesperson added that the proposal “requires leading developers to test their most powerful models, maintain transparency with the public regarding the results of these tests, subject models to independent evaluations, and maintain a robust security program.”