AI Whistleblower Protection Act

# AI Whistleblower Protection Act (HR 3460) Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would create legal protections for employees who report safety concerns, ethical violations, or illegal activities related to artificial intelligence (AI) development and deployment. If passed, it would establish safeguards so that workers at AI companies can raise concerns internally or to government agencies without fear of retaliation—such as being fired, demoted, or blacklisted. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects employees at companies developing or using AI systems, as well as the companies themselves. It could also impact federal agencies that oversee AI regulation, and potentially the broader public by encouraging transparency about AI safety and ethical issues before problems reach consumers. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), and no specific provisions have been made publicly detailed beyond the title and general concept.