Bill Gates says AI needs federal law — not self-regulation — to prevent mass casualties

Bill Gates advocates for mandatory federal legislation in the US to enforce independent safety standards for AI, contrasting with current self-regulation by tech companies, as states like California move ahead with their own AI oversight measures. The EU has already implemented enforceable AI rules with significant penalties, putting US AI labs at a compliance disadvantage without similar federal laws.

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