North Carolina Attorney General Jackson Joins Bipartisan Call for Federal AI Regulations
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general, has urged Congress to establish federal regulations and safety standards for artificial intelligence (AI). In a letter sent to congressional leaders, the coalition emphasized the immediate need for action due to recent AI incidents and potential threats to financial systems, critical infrastructure, and national security. The attorneys general are advocating for federal oversight that includes AI safety testing, consistent performance benchmarks, transparent incident investigations, and mandatory safety infrastructure. They also seek international cooperation on the pace of AI development, protections against harmful AI applications, and safeguards to prevent federal regulations from undermining competition or overriding existing state laws. Attorney General Jackson, who co-leads a nationwide bipartisan AI Task Force, has previously addressed AI-related issues such as AI-generated nonconsensual sex...
