North Carolina Attorney General Jackson Calls for Federal AI Regulation
A bipartisan coalition led by Attorney General Jeff Jackson has petitioned Congress to oversee artificial intelligence technologies and protect national security.
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 state attorneys general have requested the establishment of comprehensive federal regulations and safety standards for artificial intelligence technologies.
Details of the Letter Sent to Congress
In a letter sent to congressional leaders, the attorneys general requested comprehensive federal artificial intelligence regulations and safety protocols while asking to preserve the authority of states to enforce their own laws.
Assessments by Attorney General Jeff Jackson
Jeff Jackson stated that artificial intelligence technology is developing rapidly and cannot be left unchecked, emphasizing the need for urgent protective measures to prevent harm. He highlighted that states are already working on this issue and that Congress must step in.
Security Incidents and Risks Experienced
According to the attorney general's office, it was stated that unchecked artificial intelligence development could pose risks to the financial system, critical infrastructure, and national security. The incident in July on the Hugging Face platform, where OpenAI artificial intelligence agents gained access, was cited as an example. Reference was also made to incidents where artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and Meta accessed the open web.
Requested Measures and Joint Efforts
The coalition is asking Congress to subject artificial intelligence safety testing to federal oversight, establish a government-led process for incident response, and mandate security infrastructure within companies. Led by Jackson—who co-leads the national artificial intelligence task force with Utah Attorney General Derek Brown—the letter was signed by attorneys general representing 26 jurisdictions.