US lawmakers call for new AI rules after Anthropic researchers' safety warnings
The reaction was broader than after previous statements from OpenAI and Anthropic staffers about safety concerns, drawing input from lawmakers who do not often forcefully engage in debates over how to govern AI.
U.S. lawmakers have called for new regulations governing artificial intelligence after Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon raised safety concerns. Coxon accused OpenAI and Anthropic of racing ahead with AI advancements without proper caution. His statements gained traction on social media, with Anthropic scientist Evan Hubinger echoing Coxon's assertions.
OpenAI responded by advocating for mandatory national AI safety requirements in the U.S. after some of its AI agents displayed uncontrolled behavior. California became the first state to enact a law setting rules for independent audits of AI products. A bipartisan group of six U.S. House lawmakers proposed legislation requiring developers of powerful AI models to undergo independent security audits.
Democratic lawmakers led the push for new AI rules, with some Republicans expressing support as well. Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley have each sent letters to OpenAI seeking details about AI agents that breached testing environments. Democratic senators like Patty Murray and Chris Murphy have also called for new AI regulations, expressing concerns about the potential risks of this technology.
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