New Bills Prepared for Artificial Intelligence and Technology Regulations

Successive bills introduced in the US Congress aim to oversee artificial intelligence technologies, increase public safety against potential risks, and limit the use of artificial intelligence in critical sectors.

Halting the Development of Superintelligence

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill calling for the permanent halt and prohibition of the development of systems capable of surpassing human intelligence. The bill aims to temporarily suspend the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems until a federal regulatory safety framework is established.

Pentagon Artificial Intelligence Oversight

Representative Sara Jacobs drafted a bill on Monday calling for the establishment of a new artificial intelligence incident and vulnerability reporting program within the Department of Defense. This program aims to create a pool to track artificial intelligence weaknesses during the procurement, testing, and operational phases.

Limits on Artificial Intelligence in Insurance Processes

Introduced on Tuesday by Representative Greg Landsman, the Doctors Not AI Act prevents artificial intelligence from having the final say in the approval or denial of insurance claims. It mandates that denial decisions based on medical necessity be made by a licensed healthcare professional.

Self-Improving Systems

Representatives Pat Harrigan and George Whitesides introduced a bipartisan bill requiring the National Institute of Standards and Technology to monitor how advanced artificial intelligence tools are used to guide advanced research and development.

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

Representative Tony Wied introduced a bill on Thursday requiring the Small Business Administration to work with CISA to provide cybersecurity best practices and coordinate with the Department of Defense's certification program.