Exclusive: Inside Sen. Mark Warner's AI plan - Axios

Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Tuesday will introduce a comprehensive AI legislative framework that would require mandatory government testing of the nation's most advanced AI models, according to Axios. The framework is the latest in a series of congressional efforts to regulate artificial intelligence, focusing on safety and accountability for high-risk systems.

The proposal would establish a federal testing regime to evaluate models before deployment, though specific details on the testing process and which models would be covered are not yet public. Warner's office has not released a full text of the framework, but it is expected to spark debate among lawmakers and industry stakeholders.

The introduction comes amid growing bipartisan concern about AI safety and the potential for misuse. Congress has held multiple hearings but has yet to pass major AI legislation. Warner's plan adds to a crowded field of proposals from both parties, and its path forward remains uncertain.