Tech Leaders Urge Congress to Authorize U.S. AI Safety Institute

Over 60 organizations call for legislative action to ensure the institute's permanence and U.S. leadership in AI safety.

A coalition of tech companies, non-profits, and academic institutions is advocating for the permanent authorization of the U.S. AI Safety Institute within NIST.
The proposed legislation includes the Senate's Future of AI Innovation Act and the House's AI Advancement and Reliability Act.
The AI Safety Institute, created by an executive order, risks dismantlement without congressional authorization, which would ensure its long-term existence.
Signatories of the appeal include major tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, emphasizing the need for science-based AI safety standards.
The push comes amid concerns that the U.S. may fall behind other nations establishing their own AI safety frameworks.