US Senate negotiators are considering legislation that could require developers of the most advanced artificial-intelligence systems to address known major risks, according to Reuters.
The talks are still under negotiation, meaning no final text or enactment has been announced. Reuters said the proposal under discussion could create a duty of care for developers and give the government a role in stopping the release of models judged unsafe, subject to court challenge.
What is known
The Senate Commerce Committee has already advanced several AI-related bills this year, including the CHATBOT Act dealing with protections for children using AI chatbots. That existing legislative activity shows that AI governance is moving through Congress in separate strands, even as lawmakers debate broader rules for frontier systems.
Why it matters
Debate over advanced-model safety now covers misuse risks, cybersecurity and the balance between federal and state rules. Any broad duty-of-care bill would face substantial negotiations over which companies and models it covers, how risks are tested, and which agency enforces the rules.
The proposal should therefore be viewed as an active policy discussion, not a law. The final scope could change materially before any vote.
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