“SB 1047 will create new security risks with global implications if it were to pass in the current form. Furthermore, it will hurt AI research in California, and inevitably open the door for other countries, including China, to dominate the future of AI. Open source is our best hope to stay ahead by bringing together the best minds in academia, industry and government to innovate and develop transparent safety tests for emerging models - rather than letting only a few powerful companies control the AI developments in secrecy. We urge Senator Wiener to consider additional changes on SB 1047.” - Ion Stoica, Professor in the EECS Department at the University of California, Berkeley
“California is home to some of the best and brightest developers in the Artificial Intelligence space that we have known. I started my business in California because of the first in class innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking that we are known for. Unfortunately, SB 1047 goes against all of that and would not only have major real world implications, but would squash the very foundation that businesses have come here to pursue. Regulating foundational AI models will force businesses in the AI ecosystem to reevaluate their California operations." - Amit Jain, CEO of Luma AI
“We remain steadfast in our concerns around SB 1047 and the unintended consequences the bill would have not only on the future of AI innovation in California, but globally. The amendments taken do not address the most fundamental problem with the bill– attempting to regulate AI at the foundational model level. We look forward to continued conversations as the bill moves forward to ensure that the right changes are made. Only then can California remain a leader in developing the core AI infrastructure that is driving positive societal change across a multitude of sectors.” - Anjney Midha, General Partner at a16z
The unintended consequences of SB 1047 are vast.
SB 1047 could put a chilling effect on AI investment and development in California
SB 1047 penalizes developers for outcomes that are obscure. It also requires testing that doesn't exist yet
The bill’s vague definitions, coupled with stiff legal liability, create substantial uncertainty and economic risk for AI developers and business owners
SB 1047 could unintentionally make AI systems less secure by driving research into the shadows
SB 1047 creates systemic disadvantages for open source and startup developers - the heart of California's small business and innovation economy
SB 1047 disincentivizes AI research and innovation in the U.S., which gives other countries, such as China, opportunities to overtake the U.S. in AI development
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Leading Al developers and business owners in California have concerns about SB 1047 and are urging lawmakers to oppose these sweeping regulations.
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