AI Incident Reporting Act

The AI Incident Reporting Act requires artificial intelligence developers to report specific high-risk incidents to the Secretary of Commerce within seven days of discovery. These reportable events include attempts to evade oversight, unauthorized theft of model weights, capabilities that could accelerate cyberattacks or weapon development, and any incidents posing serious risks to national security or public safety. To encourage transparency, the bill provides legal protections that prevent reported information from being used against developers in lawsuits or regulatory enforcement actions, while also mandating that sensitive data be kept confidential. Developers must submit detailed descriptions of these incidents, and the government must notify key congressional leaders immediately if a report indicates an imminent threat. The Act also establishes a framework for the Secretary to define which AI models are covered and to enforce compliance through civil penalties of up to $2 million for violations.