Kamala Harris calls for new AI regulator and treaty with China

Kamala Harris published a statement urging Congress to pass laws and create a federal body to oversee and independently test frontier AI models, and to conclude a treaty with China on dangerous applications and global testing standards. Barack Obama and Pete Buttigieg supported the initiative, while Trump opposed restrictions.

• Harris proposed a new federal body for independent testing of frontier models
• She urged a treaty with China on development pace and testing standards
• Obama and Buttigieg backed AI regulation within a day
• Trump called calls for restrictions a 'sick conspiracy' against AI