California State Assembly passes sweeping AI safety bill
VergeSEP 2024
There's no doubt the positive effects of AI — including in the realms of medicine and science — are nearly unlimited. But one can't ignore the possible negative impacts it can have. A balance must be struck between unhindered development and stifling regulation, which is why this bill has been amended several times and does what it can to assure safe development of AI in California and across the globe.
This bill may be well-intentioned but it's even more ill-informed. It will stifle innovation while not addressing specific harmful applications. As the capital of innovation and the birthplace of AI, California can do a better job of regulating while also working with the entrepreneurs and innovators who are making the world a better place rather than enlarging the bureaucracy.
There's a 15% chance that the US or California will require licenses to train large AI models before 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.