Key facts
- US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI.
- Anthropic researchers have warned that AI could lead to human extinction.
- Senators Mark Kelly and Ted Cruz are advocating for legislative action on AI risks.
- Representative Anna Paulina Luna urged a special session on AI.
- California has enacted the first state law requiring audits for AI products.
U.S. lawmakers are urging for new regulations on artificial intelligence following safety warnings from Anthropic researchers who expressed concerns about the technology potentially leading to human extinction. The calls for regulation have garnered wider support among lawmakers compared to previous safety discussions. Senators Mark Kelly and Ted Cruz have voiced alarm about AI risks, while Representative Anna Paulina Luna urged a special session on AI. The push for new rules coincides with California's recent enactment of the first state-level law that mandates audits for AI products.