US and UK Pursue AI Regulatory Sandboxes to Guide Policy
A draft bill in the U.S. and a new initiative in the U.K. both advanced on September 9, 2025, favoring controlled testing over immediate, restrictive laws.
A US Federal Sandbox Proposal
A draft bill from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, proposes the creation of a federal AI regulatory sandbox program, Nextgov/FCW reported on September 9, 2025. The program would be established within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Under the proposal, participating AI companies could receive temporary waivers from certain existing regulations. This would allow them to test, experiment, or provide AI products and services to consumers on a limited basis. The bill calls for a review process to assess whether a product presents health, safety, or economic risks. Cruz's stated goal …
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