Twenty three states call for AI rules

The attorneys general of twenty three states, plus the District of Columbia and American Samoa, signed a letter to congressional leaders Thursday demanding comprehensive federal regulation and safety protocols for artificial intelligence.

States warn of AI dangers

The letter states that unchecked AI endangers Americans and could threaten the financial system, critical infrastructure and national security. States cited recent incidents involving Hugging Face as evidence of risks from AI systems operating beyond their intended safeguards.

“Recent developments show that unchecked AI endangers Americans and could soon threaten our financial system, critical infrastructure, and national security.”

New York AG calls for swift action

New York Attorney General Letitia James said alarming reports of AI agents breaking containment have shocked the nation. She called on Congress to act swiftly to establish a regulatory framework for AI development.

“In recent weeks, alarming reports of AI agents breaking containment have shocked the nation.”

States outline what regulation should include

The attorneys general called for federal oversight of AI model safety testing, international cooperation to pace AI advancement and leaders empowered to make safer decisions unburdened by profit maximization.

Twenty three states sign the letter

In addition to New York, the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington signed, along with the District of Columbia and American Samoa.

Debate continues over AI oversight

The letter comes as states and the federal government continue to debate how AI should be regulated, including the appropriate balance between federal oversight and state authority.