The US is considering ways to regulate artificial intelligence technologies such as ChatGPT

U.S. regulators on Tuesday took the first step toward creating new rules for artificial intelligence, which could prompt the White House to put the brakes on new technologies like ChatGPT.

The US Department of Commerce asked industry players to provide feedback to the Biden administration in the drafting of AI regulations.

US President Joe Biden said last week that the jury is still out on whether artificial intelligence poses a danger to society, but Tuesday’s move showed the White House is willing to set some ground rules.

“Just as food and cars are not allowed on the market without proper security assurances, artificial intelligence systems should also provide the public, government and businesses with reassurance that they are fit for purpose,” the Commerce Department said in a statement.

The US is home to some of the biggest tech and AI innovators, including Microsoft-backed OpenAI, which created ChatGPT, but lags behind in regulating the industry internationally.

Biden has urged Congress to pass laws that would put tight limits on big tech, but those have little chance of moving forward given the political divide among lawmakers.

The lack of regulations has given Silicon Valley the freedom to introduce new products and increased fears that AI technologies will wreak havoc on society before the government can catch up.

Last month, billionaire mogul Elon Musk and several CEOs and experts called for a pause in the development of effective artificial intelligence.

OpenAI has called for its AI systems to undergo “rigorous security assessments” and said the industry needs to be comprehensive.

“Our research will inform policies that support AI audits, risk and safety assessments, certifications and other tools that can build the trust we deserve in AI systems,” said Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce.

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