The Senate Resolution urges generative artificial intelligence companies to adopt voluntary commitments aimed at enhancing employee whistleblower protections. It highlights the dual nature of artificial intelligence technology, which offers significant benefits but also poses serious risks, including the potential for exacerbating inequalities and spreading misinformation. The resolution points out that many of these risks remain unregulated, and existing whistleblower protections are insufficient to shield employees from retaliation when they disclose concerns about their companies. It emphasizes that employees are crucial in holding these companies accountable, yet confidentiality agreements often prevent them from voicing their concerns.

To address these issues, the resolution outlines several principles that AI companies should commit to, including the prohibition of agreements that restrict criticism related to risk concerns, the establishment of anonymous reporting processes, and the promotion of a culture that encourages open criticism. Additionally, it calls for the provision of legal and technical safe harbor for employees conducting good faith evaluations of AI systems, ensuring they are protected from legal repercussions or account termination. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of allowing employees to publicly report concerns until a proper anonymous reporting process is established, while safeguarding trade secrets and intellectual property.