Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed the RISE Act aimed at protecting artificial intelligence developers from civil liability and ensuring transparency in technology use.
Overview of the RISE Act
Senator Lummis introduced a bill that, if passed, would require professionals using AI tools to conduct due diligence and validate the outputs of the technology.
Lummis noted in her post:
> "Today, I introduced the RISE Act of 2025 — legislation to protect innovation, empower professionals, and bring real transparency to powerful AI systems." > > ~ Senator Cynthia Lummis
Accountability of AI Developers
According to Lummis, AI developers must disclose their model specifications. This will help professionals make informed choices about the tools they use. The bill does not offer "blanket immunity" for AI but requires developers to document how the model was trained and tested, its strengths and limitations.
The senator emphasizes that if professionals act responsibly and developers ensure transparency, innovation should not be punished for mistakes.
Discussion on AI Law Moratorium in Congress
Recently, the House of Representatives passed a tax and spending bill that includes a 10-year moratorium on states enforcing their own artificial intelligence laws. This bill is still under consideration in the Senate, but if approved, states will not be able to implement their individual AI regulations.
Some Democrats oppose the moratorium, arguing it would favor large tech companies.
The RISE Act proposed by Senator Lummis aims to clarify accountability in the field of AI technology, ensuring protection for developers and transparency in the use of artificial intelligence.
