Members of U.S. Congress Urge California Governor to Veto State AI Bill
A group of Democratic U.S. Representatives has taken the unusual step of urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the AI Accountability and Safety Act (SB 1047). The AI bill, proposed by State Senator Scott Wiener, seeks to regulate large-scale AI systems by requiring safety tests and allowing the California Attorney General to sue if these technologies cause serious harm. The congressional members argue that the bill could negatively impact California’s economy and innovation.Read more about why the California bill would undercut more sensible federal efforts.
