Computerworld September 30, 2024
Gyana Swain

As lawmakers seek more robust safeguards, Newsom introduced expert-led initiatives to balance AI innovation with risk mitigation in critical infrastructure.

In a significant move, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a highly contested artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill on Sunday, citing concerns over its potential to stifle innovation and impose excessive restrictions on AI technologies, including basic functions.

Newsom’s decision to veto Senate Bill 1047, which would have required safety testing and imposed stringent standards on advanced AI models, came after tech giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI raised concerns that the bill could hamper AI innovation in the state and possibly push companies to relocate.

“While well-intentioned, SB 1047 (The AI Bill) does not take into account whether an AI...

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