House unveils AI draft that would preempt state laws

Two key House lawmakers unveiled bipartisan artificial intelligence legislation on Thursday that would override some state AI laws and require top developers to disclose the safety and security risks of their new models.

The rollout of the much-anticipated discussion draft by Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) and Lori Trahan (D-Mass.) represents the first significant bipartisan effort to advance AI legislation before Congress’ August recess — and the last realistic chance to craft federal rules governing the technology before the midterm elections.

The 269-page framework, which matches a version that POLITICO published earlier Thursday morning, would require top AI developers to create and implement plans to address the potentially catastrophic risks posed by their advanced models, including the potential for new systems to supercharge cybersecurity threats. It would also task third-party auditors with ensuring that AI companies comply with those plans.

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