Senator Markey Introduces Legislation Establishing Independent Body to Investigate Cyber Hacks Assisted by Artificial Intelligence

Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) introduced the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act, which would establish an independent board to investigate major cybersecurity incidents affecting critical infrastructure, including those enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). This bill establishes the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations with subpoena authority, similar to the National Transportation Safety Board, to demand answers from companies and government agencies involved in major cybersecurity incidents and to deliver clear assessments of cyber threats and measures to prevent them. The Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act would:

• Establish the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations as a non-regulatory investigative board tasked with developing an authoritative account of major cybersecurity incidents;
• Provide the Board subpoena power to ensure access to all relevant information and evidence needed to investigate incidents fully;
• Require public reporting on investigations, which would include recommendations for action by relevant institutions, including federal agencies and industry.