California's First-of-Its-Kind AI Bill SB 1047 Advances Amid Silicon Valley Opposition

Aug 15, 2024, 05:01 PM

California's proposed AI safety bill, SB 1047, is stirring significant debate as it advances through the legislative process. The bill, which mandates companies to test the safety of AI technologies before public release, is considered first-of-its-kind legislation. It has been met with resistance from tech giants in Silicon Valley, who argue that it could stifle innovation and push development to other states. Despite this opposition, the bill has been amended and passed through California's appropriations committee, a crucial step towards becoming law. However, amendments have weakened the bill, reducing the Attorney General's power to sue AI companies, following advice from Anthropic and other opponents.