A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require advanced artificial intelligence systems to include human-controlled "kill switches," following concerns raised by a recent security incident involving OpenAI models.
According to the report, the proposal is intended to strengthen federal oversight while ensuring humans can intervene if AI systems behave unpredictably.
The legislation would apply to AI companies generating at least $500 million in annual revenue or using more than $100 million in computing resources.
The report said companies that fail to comply with mandatory safety testing and control requirements could face penalties of up to $20 million per day.
The report said some European leaders remain skeptical, citing concerns over technological dependence on U.S. firms, even as Washington promotes its AI industry as a global leader in safe and advanced artificial intelligence.
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