U.S. Senators Scott and Hagerty Introduce Bill to Protect AI from Foreign Adversaries
New legislation aims to shield American AI technology from foreign threats.
Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN), who previously shepherded the crypto-focused GENIUS Act into law, have introduced a new bill aimed at blocking foreign adversaries from accessing and exploiting American artificial intelligence technologies.
The legislation grants the U.S. government additional powers to defend domestic AI advancements from hostile nations, according to a statement from the senators' offices. The bill targets countries that pose a national security risk, though specific nations were not named in the announcement.
This move comes amid growing bipartisan concern in Washington over the strategic importance of AI and the need to prevent sensitive technology from falling into the hands of rivals. The senators emphasized that protecting U.S. leadership in AI is critical for both economic competitiveness and national defense.
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The bill marks another step by lawmakers to regulate emerging technologies, following the passage of the GENIUS Act, which set rules for digital asset oversight. Details on the AI bill's specific provisions and path to a vote remain forthcoming.