California governor vetoes AI bill: 6 notes

Becker's Healthcare September 30, 2024
Mackenzie Bean

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a controversial artificial intelligence safety bill on Sept. 29.

Six things to know:

1. If signed into law, Senate Bill 1047 would have required tech companies developing large AI models to implement certain safeguards and requirements, including creating written safety and security protocols, conducting annual third-party safety audits, and ensuring models could be promptly shut down if needed. The bill would’ve also established a new state entity to oversee the creation of AI models.

2. In a Sept. 29 letter to senators, Mr. Newsom acknowledged the importance of regulating AI, but said he felt the bill did not adequately address its complexities. He noted that the bill’s exclusive focus on the most expensive and...

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