Senate Democrat pitches a game plan on AI

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell has introduced a proposed regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, aiming to address concerns over its rapid development and potential risks. The move comes as lawmakers face increasing calls to act on the technology’s ethical and operational challenges. Cantwell’s plan seeks to balance innovation with safeguards, though details on specific policies remain under discussion. With AI advancing at a breakneck pace, the proposal could set a precedent for future legislative action in the tech sector.

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Senate Democrat pitches a game plan on AI Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unveiled a framework Wednesday for regulating artificial intelligence amid growing pressure on lawmakers to address the technology’s risks. © Greg Nash Cantwell laid out a...