Congress Introduces AI Bill to Tackle Deepfakes and Support Whistleblowers
A new artificial intelligence bill has been introduced in Congress, aiming to address the distribution of deepfake and non-consensual images while also providing protections for whistleblowers reporting AI-related concerns. The bill is sponsored by Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California, who leads a bipartisan House Task Force on AI alongside Representative Jay Obernolte, a Republican from California. The legislation builds on recommendations from the task force's report and is described by Lieu as a non-controversial step forward. The bill includes provisions for protecting whistleblowers, requiring U.S. participation in international AI standards organizations, and establishing a prize competition for AI research and development. 
