Bullet points of California governor vetoes hotly-contested AI safety bill
Bullet points of California governor vetoes hotly-contested AI safety bill
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models in the state.
- Newsom argued that the bill would hinder innovation and fail to protect the public from the 'real' threats posed by AI technology.
- The vetoed bill proposed mandatory safety testing of AI models and other guardrails, which tech firms worried would stifle innovation.
- Newsom instead called for the development of 'workable guardrails' that focus on creating a 'science-based trajectory analysis' for AI development.
- The governor also ordered state agencies to expand their assessment of the risks from potential catastrophic events stemming from AI development.
- Despite the veto, Newsom emphasized the importance of adopting adequate safety protocols for AI and warned that regulators cannot afford to wait for a major catastrophe to occur before taking action.
- The vetoed bill was unpopular among lawmakers, advisors, and big technology firms, with some arguing it would significantly hinder the growth of AI.
- Billionaire Elon Musk, however, expressed support for the bill and sweeping AI regulations, stating that California should 'probably pass the SB 1047 AI safety bill'.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models in the state.
- Newsom argued that the bill would hinder innovation and fail to protect the public from the 'real' threats posed by AI technology.
- The vetoed bill proposed mandatory safety testing of AI models and other guardrails, which tech firms worried would stifle innovation.
- Newsom instead called for the development of 'workable guardrails' that focus on creating a 'science-based trajectory analysis' for AI development.
- The governor also ordered state agencies to expand their assessment of the risks from potential catastrophic events stemming from AI development.
- Despite the veto, Newsom emphasized the importance of adopting adequate safety protocols for AI and warned that regulators cannot afford to wait for a major catastrophe to occur before taking action.
- The vetoed bill was unpopular among lawmakers, advisors, and big technology firms, with some arguing it would significantly hinder the growth of AI.
- Billionaire Elon Musk, however, expressed support for the bill and sweeping AI regulations, stating that California should 'probably pass the SB 1047 AI safety bill'.