Two senators unveiled a bipartisan blueprint for artificial intelligence (AI) legislation as Congress ramps up regulation of the emerging technology. The plan proposed by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) advocates compulsory licensing for artificial intelligence companies and makes it clear that technology liability protections will not shield these companies from legal action.

In a statement on plan. It is expected to serve as a guide for managing the potential benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence technologies. Hawley stressed that the principles outlined in the framework should serve as the basis for congressional action on AI regulation.