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California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

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  • 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.
1 year ago
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1 year ago
AI regulation
tech industry
innovation

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
  • 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.
1 year ago
AI regulation
California
Gavin Newsom

California considers multiple AI regulation bills

California considers multiple AI regulation bills
  • California's Governor Newsom faces decisions on several AI-related bills by September 30.
  • Proposed legislation covers autonomous vehicles, deepfakes, and AI-generated content in elections.
  • Bills aim to regulate AI transparency, political advertisements, and robotic weapons.
  • California's push for AI regulation contrasts with lack of federal legislation.
  • NYU report links social media to political violence, contradicting tech companies' claims.
1 year ago
AI regulation
legal tech
consumer protection

'Robot lawyer' company faces FTC fine in AI crackdown

'Robot lawyer' company faces FTC fine in AI crackdown
  • DoNotPay agrees to $193,000 settlement with FTC for misleading AI claims.
  • FTC launches Operation AI Comply to target companies using AI deceptively.
  • Other companies face action for AI-generated fake reviews and e-commerce fraud.
  • FTC emphasizes no AI exemption from existing laws on deceptive practices.
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