A new artificial intelligence bill introduced in Congress seeks to curb the spread of deepfakes and non-consensual images while strengthening protections for whistleblowers, as first reported by CNBC.
The legislation, led by Ted Lieu and backed by Jay Obernolte, builds on recommendations from a bipartisan House AI task force. According to CNBC, the proposal is designed to advance consensus-driven regulation without triggering major political disputes.
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Lieu described the bill as a practical step forward, emphasizing that it draws from earlier bipartisan efforts. The report said the legislation deliberately avoids contentious questions, including federal preemption of state laws and mandatory testing standards for AI systems.
Instead, the bill focuses on targeted safeguards. It includes protections for those reporting AI-related risks, encourages U.S. participation in global AI standards bodies and proposes incentives for innovation through research competitions.
Obernolte is expected to introduce a separate AI package later this year.
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