Introduction to California’s AI Regulation
California is on the brink of enacting what could be the most significant artificial intelligence (AI) regulation in the United States. The Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, or SB 1047, is pioneering legislation that could influence technology policy not only in California but also across the nation and globally.
What Does SB 1047 Entail?
If passed, SB 1047 mandates developers of advanced AI models to implement safety protocols and exercise “reasonable care” to prevent critical harms, such as mass casualties or cyberattacks that could devastate critical infrastructure. Proponents argue these measures are sensible steps to mitigate risks from increasingly powerful AI systems while ensuring responsible innovation. However, opponents claim the bill could stifle innovation and add bureaucratic hurdles to AI development.
The Debate: Innovation vs. Regulation
The bill has sparked a divide among tech enthusiasts, policymakers, and industry leaders. While there is support for active state-level policymaking around AI, Californians remain uncertain about AI’s impacts and the policies shaping it. To clarify these issues, Carnegie California, part of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, will host a virtual debate on SB 1047. This sixty-minute debate will feature four leading voices—two in favor, two against—discussing whether SB 1047, in its current form, will do more good than harm.
Join the Discussion
We invite you to join us on September 12 at 12 p.m. EDT for an enlightening debate on this groundbreaking legislation. The discussion aims to provide insights into the potential benefits and drawbacks of SB 1047, helping audiences understand the complexities of AI regulation.
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