- On March 20, 2026, at 20:34 (GMT+7), the White House announced a national AI regulatory framework, emphasizing child protection and the promotion of the AI industry.
- The administration proposed that Congress develop a unified federal law system to avoid fragmented state regulations that hinder development.
- The document covers 7 key areas, including child protection, intellectual property rights, and the development of an AI-ready workforce.
- The proposal requires AI platforms to verify user age while ensuring privacy, aiming to reduce the risk of sexual exploitation and self-harm behavior.
- The government calls for increased efforts to combat AI-powered scams and strengthen technological security.
- A major point of debate is the proposal to limit the legal liability of AI developers, especially regarding misconduct involving third parties using their systems.
- The administration fears that “expanded” liability could lead to excessive litigation and slow down technological innovation.
- The proposal also limits the rights of states to penalize AI developers for the unlawful actions of users.
- This stance has received support from many major technology investors in Silicon Valley, who fear that strict regulations will reduce investment.
- The policy framework was built from a December executive order, with the participation of senior White House AI advisors.
📌 The new US AI legal framework not only focuses on child protection and scam prevention but also draws attention with a proposal to reduce legal liability for developers. This aims to foster innovation and attract investment but also sparks debate over AI control risks. With 7 main pillars and a drive toward unified federal law, the US is attempting to both accelerate technology and maintain its global leadership role.
