US Senate Debates Whether AI Giants Must Commit to Preventing Catastrophic Risks

Assistants and lobbyists said that U.S. senators are debating whether to require major artificial intelligence companies to commit to preventing catastrophic risks. The debate is aimed at ensuring AI safety through legislation or regulation.

The U.S. Senate, as the upper chamber of Congress, plays a key role in federal lawmaking. AI giants generally refer to leading technology companies in AI research and commercialization. The debate is still ongoing.