Hawley Co-Sponsors Bill To Strip Immunity From Artificial Intelligence Companies
June 20, 2023 5:57AM CDT
FILE – In this Oct. 12, 2020, file photo Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hawley, says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay — but in no way alter — the final certification of Biden’s win.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File)
(MISSOURINET) – Legislation in the U-S Senate would deny Artificial Intelligence companies immunity from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits for any A-I content that inflicts “life-destroying” consequences on people. The bill is co-sponsored by Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley:
Hawley says it would act as a hammer against powerful tech companies whose A-I capabilities are used to create such fake content. The bill is co-sponsored by Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
