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AI Summary
SB1047 aimed to regulate large AI models by requiring safeguards and establishing a regulatory board.
Business Impact
If you develop large AI models in California, you must implement safeguards or face potential regulatory scrutiny.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
SB1047 proposed significant regulations for developers of large AI models, including the establishment of a regulatory board. The bill aimed to ensure safety and accountability in AI development.
Key Provisions
- Requires developers of large AI models to implement unspecified safeguards.
- Proposes the establishment of a regulatory board for oversight of AI development.
- Addresses the need for accountability and transparency in AI systems.
Latest Legislative Action
In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen | Author |
| Alquist | Author |
| Ammiano | Principal Coauthor |
| Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review | Author |
| Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development | Author |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 10)
Unfinished Business SB1047 Wiener et al. Concurrence ·
Aug 29, 2024
30 Yea
9 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
SB 1047 Wiener Senate Third Reading By Bennett ·
Aug 28, 2024
48 Yea
16 Nay
15 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended. ·
Aug 15, 2024
11 Yea
3 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement safeguards for AI models
Who: Developers of large AI models
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Who: Developers of large AI models
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Engage with the Board of Frontier Models
Who: AI developers and computing power providers
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to oversight actions
Who: AI developers and computing power providers
Penalty: Non-compliance may lead to oversight actions
Full Legal Analysis
SB1047 sought to add Chapter 22.6 to the Business and Professions Code and Sections 11547.6 and 11547.6.1 to the Government Code, focusing on the regulation of large artificial intelligence models. It required developers and providers of computing power for these models to implement unspecified safeguards. The bill also proposed the creation of a regulatory board to oversee compliance and ensure safety protocols were in place. The Governor's action on the bill is not confirmed, and no official reasoning is provided in the bill text. The analysis of the Governor's concerns about innovation impact is not supported by the bill text. The debate continues on the appropriate threshold for AI regulation and the balance between safety and innovation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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