Gavin Newsom Vetoes Controversial AI Safety Bill SB 1047

The California governor argues the bill's stringent regulations could hinder innovation and provide a false sense of security.

SB 1047 aimed to impose safety protocols on large AI models, including mandatory safety testing and kill switches.
Newsom stated the bill's focus on large-scale models ignored potential risks from smaller, specialized AI systems.
The veto followed significant lobbying from tech industry leaders who argued the bill would stifle innovation.
Supporters of the bill, including Hollywood actors and AI researchers, expressed disappointment, citing the need for proactive regulation.
Newsom concurrently announced new AI safety initiatives and signed 17 other AI-related bills into law.