Conservative AI safety group proposes export controls, visa restrictions

Humans First, a conservative advocacy group, released a framework on Friday titled "America First AI Policy," according to a memo exclusively shared with Semafor. The comprehensive platform aims to regulate AI more strictly than existing proposals. Key measures include strengthening export controls on AI technology to China and other adversaries, mandating independent testing for large AI corporations, prohibiting advanced practices like recursive self-improvement, and banning federal use of cameras like Flock.

The group also advocates for public reporting on AI incidents and imposing liability on frontier AI developers for reckless conduct. Amy Kremer, the group's chair and a Tea Party activist, argues that Republicans should take the lead in AI policy, as current discussions don't cater to the interests of big companies. The framework goes beyond what some Republican lawmakers have proposed and surpasses the Trump administration's relatively hands-off approach to AI.

If Republicans underperform in the upcoming midterms and AI-related concerns rise, this vocal group might gain more influence in shaping AI policy.