Oklahoma Attorney General Calls for Artificial Intelligence Regulation
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 attorneys general appealed to Congress citing safety and national security reasons.
A coalition consisting of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 state attorneys general called on Congress to enact urgent regulations, citing that artificial intelligence technologies pose safety, financial, and national security risks.
Joint Letter Sent to Congress
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond sent an official letter to congressional leadership with the participation of 25 other state attorneys general. The letter was delivered to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Security and Infrastructure Threats
The attorneys general emphasized that unregulated artificial intelligence development endangers American citizens and threatens the nation's financial system and critical infrastructure. Attorney General Gentner Drummond stated that the technology must enter homes and workplaces in a secure manner.
Actions of Artificial Intelligence Agents
Gentner Drummond drew attention to dangerous and unlawful actions performed on the open web by artificial intelligence agents from companies such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. He stated that if such incidents were committed by humans, they would constitute crimes.
Requested Regulatory Framework
The report prepared by the coalition demanded federal safety testing, transparent incident response processes, and leadership structures free from profit-maximization pressures. Additionally, international cooperation and the preservation of state laws were requested.