Anthropic Proposes AI Regulation Bill to US Lawmakers

Anthropic, the creator of the AI assistant Claude, is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers aimed at regulating artificial intelligence due to the absence of federal legislation addressing the risks of the technology. The draft, reported by Politico, proposes that Washington could block the release or use of an AI model if it poses an imminent risk of killing or seriously injuring over 50 people or causing damages exceeding $1 billion, contingent upon a judge's approval.

A spokesperson for Anthropic stated that the proposal would enable the federal government to deter dangerous deployments of powerful AI models. It also requires developers to test these models, maintain transparency about their findings, submit them for independent evaluation, and uphold a robust security program.

The bill would override certain state laws, including those in California. Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei has previously called for a slowdown in AI development, expressing concerns about the potential for AI agents to control the internet.