California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, a comprehensive artificial intelligence security bill, arguing that it is not the best way to address the pressing threats and opportunities posed by AI.
In a statement explaining his decision to veto the bill, Newsom said 32 of the top 50 AI companies are based in California, and the bill would actually affect the largest It pointed out that the safety benefits may be compromised.
“SB 1047, while well-intentioned, fails to consider whether AI systems are deployed in high-risk environments, involve critical decision-making, or involve the use of sensitive data,” Newsom said. he said in a letter explaining his veto. “Instead, this bill would apply strict standards to even the most basic functions, as long as large systems deploy them. We believe this is the best approach to protecting the public from the real threats posed by technology. I don’t think so.”
He also noted that he has signed a number of bills that focus on or touch on the risks associated with AI (for example, earlier this month, a bill supporting SAG-AFTRA regulating AI performance replicas was signed into law). signed).
“This year, Congress has asked me to address the rapidly evolving risks we face today, including threats to democratic processes, the spread of misinformation and deepfakes, risks to online privacy, threats to critical infrastructure, and social disruption. In response, they’ve sent us some thoughtful proposals to regulate the Al workforce,” Newsom said Sunday. “These bills and actions by my administration are based on principles of accountability, equity, and transparency regarding the deployment of aluminum systems and technology in California.”
SB 1047 was a high-profile bill, supported by many in Hollywood, including J.J. Abrams, Jane Fonda, Pedro Pascal, Shonda Rhimes, and Mark Hamill, and opposed by Silicon Valley. But it also drew opposition from powerful actors like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who argued that federal law should step in to fill the security gaps.
