OpenAI Endorses Three US Congressional Bills Targeting AI and Bioweapon Risks

OpenAI has announced its support for three bills currently before the US Congress. The legislation includes the Web of Biological Data Act, the AI-Ready Bio-Data Standards Act, and the Scale Biology Act. The endorsements were confirmed by an OpenAI spokesperson and were first reported by Politico. The bills appear aimed at addressing the intersection of artificial intelligence and biological data security. The move signals OpenAI's growing engagement with federal lawmakers on AI-related safety concerns.