A conservative-leaning AI safety organization, Humans First, has introduced a new policy framework aimed at reshaping how the United States manages the development and distribution of advanced artificial intelligence. Chaired by former Tea Party leader Amy Kremer, the group argues that current oversight is insufficient to protect national interests and safety.

Central to the group's proposal is a call for the U.S. government to tighten export controls on high-end computer chips, specifically those destined for China. The group suggests that restricting access to this hardware is a necessary step to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining a strategic advantage in the AI race. Beyond export controls, the framework introduces the concept of limiting the creation of 'vastly superhuman AI.' The group posits that as AI capabilities grow, the potential for these systems to exceed human control necessitates proactive legal boundaries.

While the group frames these measures as an 'America First' approach to technology, the proposal highlights the ongoing debate regarding the balance between maintaining a competitive technological edge and ensuring safety. The framework serves as a formal entry into the broader policy discussion currently taking place in Washington, where lawmakers and industry experts are grappling with how to regulate a rapidly evolving sector without stifling innovation. The group’s involvement marks a shift in the discourse, as it brings a conservative political perspective to an issue that has largely been dominated by tech industry lobbyists and academic researchers.