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Reference / Legislation · 2026-10 (est., date not confirmed)
S.5061 - Secure AI Development Act of 2026 introduced
New Senate bill in the 119th Congress on secure AI development, joining the kill-switch bill family in the post-incident legislative wave. The exact introduction date has not been confirmed.
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