Pause on development of advanced artificial intelligence

(a) In general During the period set forth in subsection (b)— (1) each advanced artificial intelligence system shall be subject to a mandatory pause; and (2) no unreleased advanced artificial intelligence system may be deployed during this period. (b) Period The period set forth in this subsection is the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the date on which the Secretary determines that— (1) the Department is fully staffed; and (2) the Department has promulgated the rules described in subsection (c). (c) Rules described The rules described in this subsection are rules that the Secretary determines are clear and ensure safe and secure development and deployment of artificial intelligence. Such rules shall include the following: (1) Requirements for entities developing artificial intelligence to report pre-development plans to the Department. (2) Monitoring and evaluation throughout the advanced artificial intelligence system development and deployment process, including in the post-deployment period. (3) Auditing to evaluate and improve organizational safety practices relating to artificial intelligence development. (4) Final pre-deployment approval before any advanced artificial intelligence system is released to the public.