US EditionAI Regulation Moratorium Idea Isn't Dead as Ted Cruz Pushes Sandbox Act
The SANDBOX Act allows AI companies to seek two-year waivers from federal regulations to foster innovation while maintaining accountability, with oversight by the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
- On Wednesday, Senator Ted Cruz introduced the SANDBOX Act, allowing AI developers to request two-year waivers or modifications to obstructive regulations under written agreements to mitigate risks.
- Earlier this year, Senator Ted Cruz's sandbox proposal builds on efforts to limit state regulations after a moratorium failed 99-1, while the White House AI Action Plan urged creating such sandboxes to boost U.S. competitiveness with China.
- Under the bill's terms, applicants would ask the OSTP Director for two-year waivers, federal agencies would have 90 days to object, and the Office of Management and Budget holds veto power over denials.
- OSTP Director Michael Kratsios welcomed the idea and voiced support, while Democrats and consumer groups warned the bill could invite abuse and Public Citizen called it a potential 'get-out-of-jail-free card'.
- Analysts warn the approach might favor Big Tech and set a deregulatory precedent influencing international AI governance, while the U.S. administration's push for lighter AI rules raises equity concerns for startups and under-resourced firms.
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US Senator Ted Cruz proposes AI 'sandbox' to ease tech regulations: How will it spur innovation & impact state bans
Senator Ted Cruz proposed a 'sandbox' bill allowing AI companies to apply for regulatory exemptions to foster tech development. The bill would let agencies consider applications for two-year exemptions, provided companies address safety and financial risks.
Cruz to introduce proposal for regulatory AI sandbox program within OSTP
Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz said he would introduce legislation to establish AI sandboxes to allow companies “room to breathe” without running up against regulations. Cruz announced that proposal as well as a legislative framework for AI policy ahead of a Wednesday hearing before the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness on the administration’s recent AI Action Plan. The concept of regulatory sandboxes were …
Ted Cruz’s SANDBOX Act Proposes AI Regulation Exemptions to Rival China
In a bold move that could reshape the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation aimed at granting tech companies sweeping exemptions from federal rules to accelerate AI innovation. The bill, dubbed the SANDBOX Act, would allow firms to apply for waivers lasting up to two years, with the possibility of extensions reaching a decade, provided they demonstrate efforts to mitigate risks like…
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