A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for increased protections for whistleblowers in the artificial intelligence industry, pressing forward with a bill that would shield them from retaliation if they disclose certain information.
Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is pushing for the swift passage of the AI Whistleblower Protection Act, which would protect employees at AI companies that expose legal violations, security failures or other risks to public safety. Grassley wants to approve the proposal before the midterm elections, a herculean task with just one week left in session before adjourning for a six-week recess.
The bill has already garnered bipartisan support from at least six co-sponsors, including Utah Sen. John Curtis, who came out publicly last week demanding congressional hearings with top AI executives.
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“AI has enormous potential, and it’s critical that the United States continue to lead the world in its development. But innovation and accountability have to go hand in hand,” Curtis said in a statement. “The people working directly with these systems are often the first to recognize when something has gone wrong. They should be able to report serious legal, security, or public safety concerns without risking their careers or being silenced by an NDA. This bill provides that protection without creating another federal regulator or standing...
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