Senate negotiators are discussing an AI oversight bill that could require AI developers to demonstrate they have taken reasonable precautions to avoid causing harm — a so‑called "duty of care" — and could empower the U.S. Commerce secretary to demand such proof and to send government reviewers to test products. What will qualify as "reasonable" measures is not yet defined; the proposal is under negotiation and its enactment into law remains uncertain.

2026-09-15

Senate negotiators are discussing an AI oversight bill that could require AI developers to demonstrate they have taken reasonable precautions to avoid causing harm — a so‑called "duty of care" — and could empower the U.S. Commerce secretary to demand such proof and to send government reviewers to test products. What will qualify as "reasonable" measures is not yet defined; the proposal is under negotiation and its enactment into law remains uncertain.