Anthropic
September 29, 2024
Anthropic Unicorn News - September 29, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, a proposed landmark AI safety bill. The bill aimed to introduce stringent safety measures for AI development, including mandatory 'kill switches' for rogue models. Despite the veto, Newsom plans to work with experts on more nuanced AI regulations.
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() California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Landmark AI Safety Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, also known as SB 1047. This proposed bill was set to be the first major AI regulation in the United States and included several stringent safety measures for AI development. Specifically, it would have required companies investing over $100 million in AI model training to implement a 'kill switch' for rogue models, conduct mandatory testing, and publicly disclose their safety protocols. The bill also aimed to introduce whistleblower protections and stringent requirements to prevent severe harm, such as mass casualties or property damage exceeding $500 million. Governor Newsom argued that the bill's stringent standards were applied indiscriminately across different AI applications and emphasized the need for more nuanced regulations. He announced plans to collaborate with experts to establish appropriate guardrails for AI deployment. Despite vetoing SB 1047, Governor Newsom has signed other AI-related legislation targeting immediate dangers, such as deepfake election content and sexually explicit AI-generated content, indicating a more targeted approach to AI regulation.
