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California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
California Governor Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a contentious artificial intelligence safety bill in California, citing concerns about its broad application and potential impact on innovation. The bill, which faced strong opposition from the tech industry, would have mandated safety testing for advanced AI models.
We cannot afford to wait for a major catastrophe to occur before taking action to protect the public.
Instead of signing the bill, Newsom called for developing workable guardrails based on empirical analysis. He also ordered state agencies to expand their assessment of risks from potential AI-related catastrophic events.
- Governor Newsom vetoed an AI safety bill, citing concerns about its broad application.
- The bill would have mandated safety testing for advanced AI models.
- Newsom called for developing workable guardrails based on empirical analysis.
- Tech industry opposed the bill, fearing it could hinder innovation.
- Newsom ordered state agencies to assess risks from potential AI-related catastrophic events.
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