The Reality of Relying on Legislation

Waiting for the government to mandate safety and well-being guardrails for AI companions is an impractical strategy. As the a16z article highlights, the legislative process in the US Congress acts more like a "filter" than a pipeline, boasting a bleak enactment rate of less than 1.5%.

Despite a massive frenzy among policymakers—resulting in over 100 AI-related bills introduced in just the last two years—only a single standalone AI bill has actually been signed into federal law. This lack of progress isn't just due to industry lobbying or partisan gridlock; it is fundamentally structural. Bills must navigate a labyrinth of committee gatekeeping, fragmented jurisdictions, and complex procedural hurdles.

Because the government is not designed to translate policy interest into l ...