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Technology,
Government

Oct. 4, 2024

Governor vetoes AI safety bill - what happens now?

By opting for a wait-and-see approach, California has declined to take the lead in shaping AI governance, allowing private interests and international competitors room in the near-term to dictate the terms of AI development.

Timothy Spangler

Partner, Practus, LLP

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Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed controversial SB 1047, a bill seeking to introduce extensive safety requirements for artificial intelligence (AI) developers, reflecting rising concerns over unchecked AI growth. California, often at the forefront of technological and regulatory innovation, will not be taking the lead in implementing comprehensive statutory legislation in this rapidly evolving space. Newsom cited concerns over stifling innovation, suggesting that...

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