| The news: U.S. lawmakers introduced the National AI Commission Act on Tuesday. The bill, put forward by U.S. Reps. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), and Ken Buck (R-Colo), proposes a federal commission to study AI and potentially establish regulations as U.S. lawmakers ramp up their efforts to control rapidly growing AI. The details: The House bill calls for a 20-member commission, evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, which would issue three reports over two years. Lawmakers from both major parties are advocating for the commission, which would evaluate current AI oversight, propose new structures, and establish a risk-based regulatory framework. By the numbers: While the U.S. has yet to propose overarching AI rules akin to the EU's sweeping AI Act, it does lead world countries in the number of AI-related bills passed into law through 2022. What's next: If created, the commission's reports would offer expert advice and recommendations to address AI risks and harms while safeguarding tech innovation. Its members, representing sectors like government, industry, and civil society, would be appointed by the White House, House, and Senate. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) is expected to introduce a Senate counterpart to the bill. Additionally, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) plans to unveil an AI framework, dubbed "SAFE Innovation in the AI Age," in a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Wednesday.
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