California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, a sweeping artificial intelligence safety bill, arguing that it is not the best way to deal with the looming threats and opportunities presented by AI.
In a statement explaining the decision to veto the bill, Newsom noted that 32 of the top 50 AI companies are based in California, and that the bill would really focus on only the largest companies, which would potentially undercut any safety benefits.
Source: Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill SB 1047