US lawmakers on Thursday introduced a bill that would require developers of advanced AI models to report major safety and security incidents to the Commerce Department, establishing a federal oversight framework for high-risk AI systems.
The proposed AI Incident Reporting Act would mandate that developers of designated “covered models” disclose incidents within seven days of knowing, or reasonably believing, that one has occurred. For incidents posing an imminent or ongoing risk of serious harm, the Commerce Department would have to notify congressional leadership and the chairs of relevant House and Senate committees within 48 hours after receiving the report.
The bill directs the Secretary...