It is time to hold Big Tech accountable in Pennsylvania. Soon, I will introduce legislation requiring large AI developers with annual revenues of $500 million or more to create, implement, and regularly update comprehensive plans that address catastrophic risks, including AI misuse in cyberattacks, weapons development, or loss of control causing death or significant property damage. Pennsylvania must take a proactive role in establishing clear, thoughtful standards that protect the public.

With Congress yet to pass meaningful AI safety regulations, state lawmakers have a duty to lead. Our constituents deserve to know that Pennsylvania is taking decisive action to ensure technology companies operate responsibly. This legislation is inspired by Illinois’ approach and includes independent verification of compliance, thereby establishing a new standard for accountability and transparency and ensuring that Pennsylvania remains at the forefront of responsible AI development.

This legislation will require developers to publish and annually update a catastrophic-risk management framework that describes how model capabilities are assessed, industry standards are applied, and deployment is governed. Developers will also be required to engage an independent third-party auditor each year to verify adherence to published safety practices. In addition, significant AI safety incidents must be reported to state officials within 72 hours of discovery, and whistleblower protections must be honored for employees who raise legitimate safety concerns.

This initiative is not intended to hinder technological advancement. Instead, it aims to ensure that innovation in Pennsylvania is responsible, transparent, and accountable. By enacting these measures, we can foster public trust and position Pennsylvania as a national leader in consumer protection.