California AI Bill SB 1047 Passes Legislature with OpenAI Support, Awaits Governor's Approval

Sep 9, 2024, 03:04 PM

California's most-watched AI bill, SB 1047, passed through the state legislature last week and is now awaiting the governor's approval. The bill, which mandates tech companies to label AI-generated content, has garnered significant support and opposition within the AI community. OpenAI has publicly backed the bill, while employees from companies such as Google DeepMind and Meta have expressed their opposition, with 37 names on a letter against it. The bill has sparked a heated debate, with critics arguing that lawmakers, including an a16z partner, lack the necessary understanding of AI technology. Notably, Yoshua Bengio joined the discussion, and over 100 employees signed a letter supporting the bill. Despite the controversy, the passage of SB 1047 marks a significant step in regulating AI and ensuring transparency in its deployment.