Texas politicians pitch different plans for AI regulation

The proposals come from both sides of the aisle. One plan, Casar's AI Tax and Work Protection Act, is designed to address the economic effects of AI. The other, the AI Kill Switch Act, is designed to address safety concerns.

Casar's AI Tax and Work Protection Act would tax certain uses of large AI models. The revenue would be used to create jobs and help workers affected by automation. The AI Kill Switch Act would require large AI companies to maintain the ability to shut down advanced systems during serious safety incidents. Both proposals are separate, according to the report, reflecting different priorities among Texas politicians. The report does not specify the exact threshold for what counts as a certain use of AI.

The article notes that the two proposals represent different ways of addressing concerns about AI's impact on jobs and public safety. It does not specify what would count as a certain use of AI for tax purposes or what would qualify as a serious safety incident for the kill switch. The AI Kill Switch Act directly addresses the possibility of advanced systems causing harm during safety incidents.