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September 30, 2024

Gov. Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Have Regulated Dangers of AI
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In California, Governor Gavin Newsom is facing backlash from artists,
lawmakers, labor groups and others after he vetoed a bill Sunday that
sought to regulate the artificial intelligence industry. The bill would
have required tech companies to stress test AI models before releasing
them on the market, held companies legally liable for harms caused by
their AI tech, and enabled a "kill switch" for AI technology that was
abused or went rogue. Backers of the bill accused Gavin Newsom of being
in the pocket of Silicon Valley.


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