Anthropic has been privately pitching the framework to members of Congress, according to Politico, to establish a regulation system for frontier AI. Industry observers note the bill is weaker than the Trahan-Obernolte FRONTIER Act introduced in July regarding enforcement and rulemaking, though it offers improved auditor access and transparency. Critics argue the proposal may make it harder for courts to block the development of risky models than is possible under current law.
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Anthropic Sets $1B Harm Threshold in Proposed AI Safety Bill
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A leaked draft of the company's legislative proposal limits federal authority to restrict AI deployments to cases where officials can prove an imminent catastrophe. The document defines such harm as the death of more than 50 people or damages exceeding $1B, and requires an agency head to provide a detailed determination without deference. The plan also includes wide preemption provisions that would block state-level regulations, including legislation like SB 53, to ensure that power to suspend model development rests solely with the federal government.
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