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Draft safety legislation proposed by Anthropic seeks to establish federal court oversight for high-risk models while preempting state-level AI regulations. Policy commentators and safety researchers criticized the bill, arguing it restricts local regulation and limits enforcement mechanisms.

Political leaders in Washington have offered contrasting reactions to proposals for pacing advanced AI research. While some lawmakers push for formal legislative restrictions and international safety treaties, others caution that slowing progress could forfeit American leadership to international rivals.