Delaware AI Sandbox Proposal Gets Governor's OK, Still Needs Legislation
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) approved plans to develop an AI sandbox program, his office said in an emailed news release Wednesday.
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Now with Meyer’s signature, a joint resolution from the legislature will go to the Delaware AI Commission, “which will draft comprehensive legislation for the General Assembly by January 2026,” said the governor’s office: The sandbox requires that bill to become reality.
The proposed AI sandbox is meant to create “a controlled testing ground where artificial intelligence technologies can be safely developed and deployed across high-impact sectors,” said Meyer’s office: It will give “startups and industry leaders the flexibility to pilot advanced AI tools in a supervised environment, temporarily easing regulatory constraints to spark breakthrough developments -- while keeping strong safeguards in place to protect consumers and the public.”
Meyer said the sandbox will prioritize “transparency, public trust, and thoughtful oversight. It’s about more than keeping up with technology; it's about proactively shaping it, ensuring AI creates jobs and opportunities for Delawareans.”