US Proposes Strict Reporting Rules for Tech Safety

The US is preparing new regulations requiring AI developers and cloud players to submit reports on the developments of new technologies. The goal of a new regulation is to curb emerging risks.

The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) explained the proposed rules would require developers of frontier AI models and computing clusters to provide detailed reporting to the federal government, including information on cybersecurity initiatives. BIS explained that data gathered from the reports will be vital in ensuring that technology meets stringent standards for safety, can withstand attacks, and has a limited risk of misuse by foreign adversaries or non-state actors.

If the proposal enters into law, it will boost innovations while safeguarding against potential abuses that could undermine global security and stability, BIS added. It would amend current rules requiring companies to complete a survey when contacted by BIS. Alan Estevez, undersecretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, said the proposed requirement builds on BIS’ long history of conducting defense industrial base surveys to inform the American government about emerging risks in the most important US industries. He added it can also help in understanding the capabilities and security of frontier AI systems.