Rep. Celeste Maloy Introduces ATOMIC Act to Regulate AI for Nuclear Security
Utah Representative Celeste Maloy has introduced the ATOMIC Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating advanced AI systems to prevent nuclear-related security risks. The legislation mandates federal testing and monitoring of AI models for vulnerabilities and dangerous capabilities, particularly those related to nuclear information. The bill targets major AI developers, including OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Anthropic, xAI, and Meta, requiring them to undergo evaluations at national labs. The initiative seeks to establish a formal framework for assessing AI risks and developing mitigation strategies to safeguard national security. 
