Senate Commerce advances multiple AI research and accountability bills

The Senate Commerce Committee favorably reported nine bills aimed at promoting and governing the development and use of artificial intelligence in a massive markup, amid lingering concern from some Republicans.

“I want to thank all of the members for their attendance today and participation in a major, major markup to move policy forward on many fronts, but specifically on artificial intelligence,” Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) said wrapping up the July 31 executive session where dozens of bills were considered....