White House Releases National AI Policy Framework

The White House released a national policy framework for artificial intelligence on Friday, outlining principles for federal legislation to establish uniform standards across the United States while prioritizing protections for children, innovation, and national security.

The framework, presented as a blueprint for Congress, emphasizes a single federal approach to AI regulation to avoid a patchwork of state laws that could hinder technological growth. It calls for measures to empower parents with controls over children's online accounts, privacy settings, screen time, and content exposure on AI-enabled platforms. Additional safeguards aim to reduce risks of sexual exploitation and self-harm among minors, including age-assurance requirements and features to limit harmful content. The plan also seeks to apply existing child privacy laws, such as the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, to AI systems by restricting data collection for training models and targeted advertising when users under 13 are involved.

Broader priorities include strengthening communities, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship, and protecting free speech. The document urges...