Big Tech's Lobbying Focus on California's AI Safety Bill Intensifies
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 10:12
The California AI Safety Bill Under Pressure
As California's AI bill, SB 1047, continues to progress through the legislative process, the AI industry is mobilizing against it. The bill mandates that developers of large AI models define safety protocols, prompting significant concerns within the tech community.
Lobbying Efforts Intensify
- Andreessen Horowitz has enlisted Axiom Advisors for lobbying efforts.
- Darius Anderson from Platinum Advisors also opposes the bill on behalf of Y Combinator.
- Key amendments have been introduced, yet apprehensions about liability remain.
Political Reactions
High-profile politicians, including Representative Ro Khanna, have voiced their opposition to SB 1047, urging Governor Newsom to consider the potential economic risks associated with the legislation.
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