Gavin Newsom blocks contentious AI safety bill in California
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California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, a proposed AI safety bill, on September 30, 2024; the bill aimed to hold AI developers accountable for severe harm caused by their technologies; it faced opposition from prominent Democrats and tech firms like OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz, who argued it could hinder innovation; Newsom described the legislation as 'well-intentioned' but overly stringent; Senator Scott Wiener, who introduced the bill, called the veto a setback for corporate oversight; the bill would have required AI companies to ensure their technologies wouldn't cause severe harm and maintain a kill switch; it also included whistle-blower protections; Newsom plans to consult experts like Fei-Fei Li to develop AI regulations; he signed SB 896, regulating state agency use of AI.
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https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3280484/gavin-newsom-blocks-contentious-ai-safety-bill-california
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