California Gov. Newsom Vetoes Hotly-Debated AI Safety Bill

Newsom Says Bill Not 'Flexible' Solution to Curb Catastrophic Risks Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 29, 2024

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly-debated artificial intelligence safety bill that would have pushed developers to implement measures to prevent "critical harms." The bill "falls short of providing a flexible, comprehensive solution to curbing the potential catastrophic risks," Newsom said.

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Authored by Democratic Sen. Scott Wiener, the legislation would have applied to AI models that cost at least $100 million to develop.

Wiener said the veto was a "setback for everyone who believes in oversight of massive corporations that are making critical decisions that affect the safety and welfare of the public and the future of the planet." Debates around the bill had "dramatically advanced ...