Newsom vetoes bill for stricter AI regulations
- California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, an artificial intelligence safety bill, due to objections from the tech industry claiming it could hinder innovation.
- Newsom argued the bill could lead to developers leaving the state and stressed it didn’t address high-risk AI use.
- Senator Scott Wiener criticized the veto, stating it allows powerful technology development without government oversight.
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California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom speaking with attendees at the California Democratic Party State Convention. Credit: Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0. California Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected a proposed law aimed at AI safety. On Sunday, he vetoed the bill, which had faced strong pushback from the tech industry. Tech companies argued that the law could harm innovation and push AI businesses out of California. Governor Newsom explained his decision by say…
California Governor Vetoes Landmark A.I. Safety Bill, Sparking Regulation Debate
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed a groundbreaking artificial intelligence safety bill, SB 1047. The legislation aimed to establish comprehensive regulations for AI development in the state. Newsom’s decision has ignited a debate about balancing innovation and safety in the rapidly evolving AI industry. SB 1047 would have required large AI companies to conduct […]
Gavin Newsom Vetoes Terrible AI Bill 1047, But Brace For Something Worse
I don’t think I’ve ever seen quite as much hype about a state bill as California’s SB 1047, a pretty terrible “AI Safety” bill. Its supporters were a really weird combination of AI doomers, AI haters (not the same as the doomers), technically illiterate concern trolls… and a few people with legitimate interests about how to properly regulate technology. The problem was that the few folks who had legitimate concerns and legitimate interests were …
Gavin Newsom, governor of California, has blocked an AI law that would have required tech companies to conduct safety tests when producing large AI systems. Elon Musk has also spoken out on the matter.
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