Hawley, Blumenthal unveil bipartisan AI framework

Two senators released a bipartisan framework for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation Friday as Congress ramps up efforts to regulate the novel technology.

The proposal from Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) calls for requiring AI companies to apply for licensing and clarifying that a tech liability shield would not protect those companies from lawsuits. 

“This bipartisan framework is a milestone—the first tough, comprehensive legislative blueprint for real, enforceable AI protections. It should put us on a path to addressing the promise and peril AI portends,” Blumenthal said in a statement.

“We’ll continue hearings with industry leaders and experts, as well as other conversations and fact finding to build a coalition of support for legislation.”