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California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes AI Safety Bill: “I Do Not Believe This Is The Best Approach”
Major celebrities urged Newsom to sign the bill.
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a major AI safety bill today, saying that it applied “stringent standards to even the most basic functions — so long as a large system deploys it.” Celebrities including Jane Fonda, Shonda Rhimes and Pedro Pascal had urged Newsom to sign it, and its lead author, State Sen. Scott Weiner, says that the bill is “a light touch, commonsense measure that codifies commitments that the largest AI companies have already voluntarily made.” Earlier this month, Newsom signed a series of other AI bills, including ones that give performers more rights over their image and likeness, and others designed to curb the use of deepfakes in election campaigns.
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