Anthropic proposes a bill to regulate artificial intelligence in the United States.

Anthropic Proposes AI Regulation Bill in the United States

Anthropic, the developer of the AI assistant “Claude,” has confirmed that it is negotiating a bill with U.S. lawmakers aimed at regulating the artificial intelligence sector. This move comes amid the absence of comprehensive federal legislation addressing the risks associated with rapidly advancing technology.

Key Provisions of the Proposed Legislation

According to the draft of the bill, the U.S. government could prohibit the launch or use of any AI model if it poses an imminent risk that could lead to the deaths or serious injuries of more than 50 individuals or cause damages exceeding one billion dollars. This action would require judicial approval.

The company stated that the proposal grants the federal government the authority to halt or deter dangerous deployments of the most powerful AI models. Additionally, it mandates that developing companies conduct advanced safety tests, transparently disclose their results, submit models for independent evaluations, and maintain robust security programs.

Current State of AI Regulation in the U.S.

Currently, AI regulation in the United States relies on voluntary commitments from companies and government executive orders. To date, Congress has not passed any comprehensive federal law governing the sector.

Calls for stricter oversight of AI technologies have intensified following incidents involving what are known as “AI agents.” These systems can autonomously perform sequential tasks, raising growing concerns about potential security risks.

Federal Authority and State Legislation

The proposed bill includes provisions that grant the federal government broad powers that exceed certain existing state-level regulations. This step aims to unify the regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence across the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that it provides a legal framework to address the potential risks of advanced models. However, some experts consider it less stringent than other proposed bills aimed at regulating advanced AI technologies.

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