US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

The U.S. government is in advanced talks with artificial intelligence companies to develop voluntary standards for model releases, according to a report from the Financial Times. An announcement could come as soon as next week, the report said, citing unnamed sources familiar with the discussions.

The talks involve multiple AI companies, though the report did not specify which ones. The voluntary nature of the standards means that companies would not be legally required to follow them.

Some lawmakers have called for binding legislation, while others have advocated for industry-led approaches. The voluntary framework would represent a middle ground, allowing companies to commit to certain practices without statutory enforcement. The financial impact or market reaction to the potential announcement was not detailed in the report.