It is a good idea to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT, the chief executive officer of the popular chatbot’s developer told lawmakers Tuesday.

Companies creating powerful AI should be required to follow safety mandates that include internal and independent testing before being released, said Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law. Lawmakers held the hearing to explore what rules and guidance might be needed to help regulate chatbots like the one OpenAI created.

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