A major piece of Californian regulation aimed at preventing large Artificial Intelligence systems from going rogue has been blocked, leaving the Silicon Valley industry divided.
Governor Gavin Newsom‘s recent vetoing of SB 1047 while signing into law 17 new bills on AI regulation begs the question, where does AI regulation in California currently stand?
SB 1047, or the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, aimed to establish stringent safety protocols for developers of advanced AI models to prevent potential catastrophic harms. With California being a global hub for AI innovation, the veto carries implications for the tech industry, policymakers, and the public.
A Crossroads in AI Regulation
Authored by Senator Scott Wiener, SB 1047 sought to create a regulatory framework for developers working on “frontier models”—advanced AI systems exceeding the capabilities of current models. The bill mandated comprehensive safety measures, including safety testing for AI models costing over $100 million to develop or …