California Passes AI Safety Bill That Divided Tech Leaders
- Sweeping bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk
- National figures from Musk to Pelosi have weighed in
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California’s legislature approved a controversial artificial intelligence safety bill that requires companies to make sure their technology doesn’t cause major harm.
The bill, SB 1047, has drawn both criticism and praise from a series of national figures. It now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk after passing the state Assembly Wednesday, with the Senate granting final approval Thursday.