California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a landmark AI safety bill, SB1047, triggering a heated clash between tech giants and safety advocates. The bill aimed to regulate advanced AI systems costing over $100M to develop, requiring safety tests and developer accountability for potential harms.
Newsom called the proposal a 'one-size-fits-all' approach that could stifle innovation. In his veto letter, he emphasized prioritizing science-based solutions while consulting AI experts like Stanford's Fei-Fei Li. 'Regulation must match risk levels,' he argued.
Tech titans —including Google, Meta, and OpenAI—cheered the decision, claiming SB1047 would’ve hurt California’s status as a global AI leader. But Senator Scott Wiener, who authored the bill, warned: 'We’re gambling with public safety by trusting voluntary industry promises.'
Elon Musk and AI safety groups backed the bill’s goals, comparing unchecked AI development to 'building rockets without launch pads.' Meanwhile, experts like Li supported Newsom’s push for balanced policies that 'protect people without killing creativity.'
The debate highlights a global dilemma: How do we harness AI’s potential while preventing Terminator scenarios? Stay tuned as California reworks its strategy.
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'Regulation must match risk levels,' he argued.
—including Google, Meta, and OpenAI—cheered the decision, claiming SB1047 would’ve hurt California’s status as a global AI leader. But Senator Scott Wiener, who authored the bill, warned: 'We’re gambling with public safety by trusting voluntary industry promises.'
Meanwhile, experts like Li supported Newsom’s push for balanced policies that 'protect people without killing creativity.'
Stay tuned as California reworks its strategy.
