California's AI legislation advances despite Big Tech opposition

29/08/2024 | The Guardian

California's groundbreaking bill proposing safety measures for large artificial intelligence systems (AI) has passed an important vote on Wednesday.

The bill, which aims to mitigate potential risks associated with AI, mandates companies to test their models and publicly disclose safety protocols to prevent potential misuse. Although the measure faced tough opposition, it cleared the state assembly and won procedural approval in the state senate. It now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision. Supporters highlight the bill's significance in setting safety rules for large-scale AI models, while opponents, including OpenAI, Google and Meta, argue that the federal government should take the lead on AI regulation.

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