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Anthropic’s proposed AI safety bill only kicks in if 50 deaths or $1
Anthropic’s proposed AI safety bill only kicks in if 50 deaths or $1 billion in damages are on the line

TL;DRAnthropic wants AI safety rules triggered only after catastrophic harm threshold is met.
Why it matters: Sets precedent for how—and when—government regulates powerful AI systems before disaster strikes.
Anthropic's proposal requires evaluators to report any imminent risk to the Department of Commerce within 72 hours, after which the Department must present the evidence to a federal judge and await an order.
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