U.S. — Senator Mark Warner released a discussion draft of the Artificial Intelligence Access, Gatekeeper Exchange and Nondiscriminatory Transfer, or AI Agent, Act, on Monday. The draft bill aims to establish a federal framework for regulating AI agents.

The AI Agent Act proposes privacy and security measures designed to protect consumers and businesses from risks associated with using AI agents. It seeks to establish rights and responsibilities for AI agents that access large online platforms. The legislation would require AI agents to act in a user's best interest and protect users' privacy and collected data.

A draft summary of the proposal indicates that an AI agent with access to sensitive data, such as email, e-commerce accounts, and credit cards, must operate in a fiduciary-like manner to protect users. Additionally, the measure would work to protect businesses from exploitation by unauthorized AI agents. The AI Agent Act would also create a Federal Trade Commission registry of trusted AI agents.

Warner stated, "As agentic AI transforms how Americans interact with technology, consumers deserve a real choice in the marketplace – and AI agents must be accountable to the people they serve." He also said, "This discussion draft is a major step toward building a clear federal framework that promotes innovation, protects consumers and ensures the United States continues to lead the world in emerging technology." He released the draft to gather feedback from stakeholders and the public before its formal introduction. According to Morgan Stanley, AI-powered shopping assistants could contribute up to $385 billion of U.S. e-commerce sales by 2030.