US lawmakers introduce sweeping AI regulation bills

Lawmakers rolled out a series of AI-focused measures: a federal Department of Artificial Intelligence with a pause on advanced model development and a ban on superintelligence, an independent board to investigate AI-driven cyberattacks, expanded powers for a Federal Digital Commission, and a mandatory 'kill switch' requirement for AI systems.

• Sanders and Casar propose a Department of AI and a superintelligence ban
• Markey proposes a board to investigate AI-enabled cyberattacks
• Bennet and Welch seek fines up to 15% of prior-year global revenue
• Kean requires a mandatory 'kill switch' in AI systems