Comment by deterministic

The problem isn’t the law. The problem is that wealthy companies can use lobbying, political donations, and influence to avoid or weaken enforcement. In other words, the problem is corruption.

If you or your software hacks a website, the law will hit you hard. But powerful AI companies have the money and influence to avoid the same consequences.

The US administration just needs to enforce existing laws equally. Do that, and AI companies will suddenly have a very strong incentive to take safety seriously.