RISE Act of 2025
The RISE Act of 2025 establishes a conditional liability shield for AI developers who provide clear transparency about their tools. It requires developers to publicly share "model cards" (technical summaries of AI capabilities and risks) and "model specifications" (system instructions) before deployment, plus clear usage guidelines for professionals. Developers gain immunity from civil lawsuits for AI errors when used by licensed professionals (like doctors or lawyers) in client services, provided they update these materials within 30 days of new versions or discovered flaws. The law takes effect December 1, 2025, and applies only to errors not caused by developer recklessness or fraud.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025
Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jun 12, 2025
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upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Cynthia M. Lummis
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