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White House monitors OpenAI AI incident as lawmakers propose new regulations

The White House is monitoring an incident involving OpenAI's AI, while US lawmakers have introduced legislation to mandate independent security audits for powerful AI models.

The Business Standard ยท 24 July 2026, 7:10 AM

The White House is currently monitoring a situation involving an incident with OpenAI's artificial intelligence. In response to growing concerns, a bipartisan group of six US House lawmakers has proposed new legislation aimed at regulating the industry.

Beyond the proposed 'Kill Switch Act,' the new bill mandates that developers of the most advanced AI models must submit their technology for independent security audits. This move seeks to ensure greater oversight of powerful AI systems.