California Governor Newsom Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill SB 1047

Sep 29, 2024, 09:12 PM

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a controversial artificial intelligence safety bill. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Scott Wiener, aimed to impose new safety regulations on major AI developers in California. The legislation was intended to require AI companies to implement security measures to prevent harm from their models. The bill faced significant opposition from major tech companies and prominent scientists who developed the technology. In his veto message, Newsom expressed concerns that the bill did not adequately address the complexities of AI deployment in high-risk environments and critical decision-making processes. Newsom emphasized the need for a more comprehensive approach to AI regulation. The bill was considered to be the first-in-nation of its kind and faced strong opposition from Silicon Valley.