Secure A.I. Act of 2024

The Secure A.I. Act of 2024 establishes a voluntary national database to track artificial intelligence safety incidents (e.g., risks of physical harm) and security incidents (e.g., data breaches or system manipulation). It requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to create this database within one year, allowing private companies, researchers, and others to anonymously report incidents while prioritizing those involving critical infrastructure or widespread AI systems. The bill also includes strong whistleblower protections, prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees who report AI incidents to the database or Congress. Additionally, it mandates updates to existing cybersecurity databases to better handle AI-specific vulnerabilities and creates an AI Security Center at the National Security Agency to support research and secure adoption practices.