In a groundbreaking move, Senator Chuck Schumer convened a classified briefing on the threats of artificial intelligence and national security, signaling a significant push to regulate AI. Matthew Mittelsteadt provides an insightful analysis of the implications surrounding legislative efforts to govern AI, examining Sen. Schumer's bipartisan framework for AI legislation that underscores innovation as the guiding principle. Mittelsteadt also evaluates the potential drawbacks and risks of starting with a national security focus and advocates for a balanced approach that duly acknowledges the transformative and innovative potential of AI.