Anthropic, the developer of the AI assistant Claude, has introduced a draft bill to U.S. lawmakers aimed at establishing federal regulations for artificial intelligence technology. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about the absence of comprehensive legal frameworks governing the deployment and risks associated with AI systems.

According to the draft legislation, which was reported on Friday, the federal government would have the authority to prevent the release or use of AI models that pose imminent dangers. Specifically, the bill allows for intervention if an AI system is likely to cause the death or serious injury of more than 50 individuals or inflict over $1 billion in damages. Any such government action, however, would require approval from a judge to proceed.

A spokesperson for Anthropic described the draft as empowering federal authorities to block or discourage potentially hazardous applications of the most advanced AI models. The company’s proposal addresses calls for regulatory oversight in the rapidly evolving AI sector, where concerns about safety and societal impact have intensified.

This initiative represents one of the first concrete efforts by an AI company to engage directly with policymakers on the development of rules aimed at mitigating risks associated with powerful artificial intelligence tools. As AI capabilities continue to advance, discussions around appropriate safeguards and accountability measures have become a prominent topic in Washington and beyond.