Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that may block a model if 50+ people could be killed

A legislative initiative filed by Anthropic proposes an AI safety bill that would bar the deployment of a model if there are indications that its use could cause more than fifty deaths. The proposal states that, to block a model’s release or deployment, federal agencies must obtain judicial authorization, limiting regulators’ ability to act preemptively. Proponents argue the measure creates a legal barrier that forces a thorough assessment of extreme risks before a technology is made public, while critics warn that requiring a court order could delay or even prevent urgent interventions in high‑risk situations. The bill also requires notifying authorities when potential dangers are detected, though it does not specify independent oversight mechanisms. This proposal is significant because it addresses growing concerns about the massive harm that uncontrolled AI systems could inflict, sparking debate over the balance between public safety and regulatory agility in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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