This is a challenging decision that might upset some, but when weighing everything, I believe California ought to consider passing the SB 1047 AI safety bill.
For more than two decades, I have championed the need for AI regulation, just like we require oversight for any product or technology that presents potential risks…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 26, 2024
Elon Musk has expressed his endorsement for California’s SB 1047, a legislative proposal that mandates creators of significant AI models to develop and document protective measures to prevent such models from inflicting serious damage. Musk, the owner of the AI firm xAI, remarked on Monday, “This is a challenging decision that might upset some, but when weighing everything, I believe California ought to consider passing the SB 1047 AI safety bill.
State Senator Scott Wiener is leading a virtual press briefing before the vote on the AI regulation bill SB 1047.
Weeks after California House Representatives urged Newsom to veto it, Wiener states,
“Congress has shown it cannot effectively implement robust technology policy…” 🧵
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) August 26, 2024
Musk has been a proponent of AI regulation for over twenty years, believing it to be crucial for any technology that carries potential dangers. His viewpoint resonates with his long-term commitment to the safe and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence.
Other notable tech companies, including Adobe, Microsoft, and OpenAI, have also shown their support for SB 1047.
Had to give @CalMatters Digital Democracy a shoutout this morning when @kcraFitz inquired if reporters are utilizing AI to monitor California legislation.
Due to the convenient access to videos and timestamps on bill discussions, we could swiftly create a story about the bill extending last call to 4 am in the LA Clippers VIP lounge pic.twitter.com/WbCZgYs2iO
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) August 26, 2024
This highlights a rising agreement among tech leaders regarding the regulation of AI technologies to guarantee their safe and responsible advancement. Nonetheless, not every individual in the tech sphere is in favor of the bill.
Musk supports AI regulation legislation
Certain critics claim that stringent regulations could hinder innovation and create bureaucratic obstacles for AI growth in California. Key industry players such as Google and Meta have raised concerns regarding the potential adverse effects on the state’s ability to compete in the sector.
The bill, co-authored by State Senator Scott Wiener, has successfully passed the state Senate and is on its way to the State Assembly for a vote by the week’s end. If it receives approval, it will be presented to Governor Gavin Newsom for his signature. Newsom has not yet revealed his position on the bill.
As the discussion surrounding AI regulation progresses, the fate of SB 1047 will be closely monitored by the tech sector and those invested in the future of artificial intelligence innovation both in California and beyond.
