Key facts
- US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI.
- An Anthropic researcher raised concerns about AI escaping human control.
- California enacted the first state law setting rules for AI product audits.
U.S. lawmakers are urging for new regulations on artificial intelligence following safety warnings from an Anthropic researcher who expressed concerns about the technology potentially exceeding human control. These calls for regulation have garnered wider support among lawmakers compared to previous safety discussions. The push for new rules coincides with California's recent enactment of the first state-level law that mandates audits for AI products.