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California's AI Regulation Bill Sparks Debate Over Innovation and Safety

Senate Bill 1047 aims to balance public safety with technological advancement, drawing support and criticism from experts and industry leaders.

People visiting California State Capitol in Sacramento, California, USA, on June 5, 2023. The California State Capitol is the seat of the state government in Sacramento, the state capital of Californi
Yoshua Bengio, founder and scientific director of Mila at the Quebec AI Institute, during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law hearing in Washington, D.C. on July 25, 2023.
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Overview

  • The bill mandates rigorous safety testing for AI models costing over $100 million to train.
  • Supporters argue it will prevent harm and maintain California's leadership in AI development.
  • Critics claim the bill imposes near-impossible standards, potentially driving innovation out of the state.
  • Renowned AI experts have endorsed the bill, calling it essential for managing AI risks.
  • The bill includes provisions for whistleblower protections and liability for AI-related damages over $500 million.