AXIOS August 28, 2024
A California effort to regulate AI has divided the tech world, with some trying to squelch what they see as overreach by a single state and others supporting the bill.
The big picture: The move comes as regulators in Europe have again taken the lead on legislation but Congress has yet to act, putting U.S. states in the driver’s seat.
Catch up quick: California’s SB 1047 would require AI developers to comply with certain rules before developing their models.
- It passed the state Senate 32-1, with the Assembly facing an Aug. 31 deadline to approve the measure in time for it to head to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Driving the news: Anthropic has offered cautious support for the bill,...