Forbes September 10, 2025
Yes, regulatory sandboxes can be a good idea. These controlled test beds for new technologies are moving to Washington, with Sen. Ted Cruz introducing a bill to establish federal AI sandboxes. Framed as exceptions from burdensome regulation, the proposal mirrors what has been done in the U.K. and Europe.
Artificial intelligence continues to race ahead of existing governance models, raising concerns about safety, security, and global competitiveness. Policymakers are scrambling to find tools that protect consumers without slowing innovation. Among these proposals is the introduction of regulatory sandboxes, controlled environments where companies can test new technologies under oversight but with temporary flexibility from certain rules.
Sen. Ted Cruz, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, unveiled a bill to establish federal...
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