New Framework for AI Regulation Proposed
A new eight-point AI policy framework proposed by legislator Alex Bores is reportedly gaining traction among both industry and regulators. The framework includes provisions for data privacy, child protection, deepfake prevention, and frontier AI safety testing. Its characterization as a "solid, balanced" approach suggests it may represent a viable path forward for AI governance.
- This eight-point plan was proposed by New York Assembly member Alex Bores, who previously co-sponsored New York's "Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act" which was signed into law in December 2025. - A key part of the proposed framework is to "nationalize" the principles of New York's RAISE Act, which mandates that developers of powerful AI models create and publish safety protocols and report safety incidents to the government. - The framework includes a call for international diplomacy, specifically advocating for active conversations with China and other nations involved in advanced AI development. - For child protection, the proposal requires age verification and parental consent for AI tools that could pose serious risks to minors, such as chatbots designed to form romantic connections. - The plan explicitly calls for a ban on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, including criminal penalties for its creation and distribution. - To address catastrophic risks, the framework suggests creating contingency plans, including the development of a "kill switch" for advanced AI systems. - The proposal aims to give Americans a direct stake in the AI economy by suggesting a tax on large AI companies to fund an "AI dividend" for the public. - Bores, who holds a Master's degree in computer science, is running for a U.S. House of Representatives seat and is making AI regulation a central part of his campaign platform.
