The United States has introduced an “AI Bill of Rights,” aimed at protecting citizens from potential harms caused by artificial intelligence. The framework emphasizes principles such as transparency, data privacy, non-discrimination, and the right to opt out of certain automated decision-making systems. Supporters argue that it provides much-needed guardrails for an industry advancing faster than most regulators can track.

However, critics highlight that the framework is non-binding, raising questions about its enforceability. Without legislative teeth, some worry that corporations will treat it as a set of aspirational guidelines rather than a legal mandate. Civil rights groups have urged Congress to turn the framework into formal law to ensure accountability.

The AI Bill of Rights also sparks international interest, as other governments weigh similar protections. Whether this effort becomes a catalyst for binding legislation or remains largely symbolic will depend on how aggressively lawmakers move to codify its provisions.