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"SB-1047: Governor Gavin Newsom’s Ambivalent Approach To AI Regulations" California's status as a global economic leader is bolstered by Silicon Valley's tech innovation, with influential companies like Apple, Alphabet, and Meta calling it home. The state is now at a critical juncture in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) with the introduction of Senate Bill 1047 (SB-1047), which aims to impose stringent regulations on AI safety. The bill, passed in August 2024, initially required rigorous safety tests, third-party evaluations, and severe penalties for non-compliance, but has since been revised to be more flexible. It now focuses on public safety statements rather than a dedicated regulatory agency and exempts smaller entities from some requirements. Governor Gavin Newsom faces a challenging decision on whether to sign SB-1047 into law, balancing pressure from advocacy groups and Democratic supporters with significant opposition from Silicon Valley tech executives. The bill's potential impact on AI regulation represents a significant shift, and its finalization by September 30, 2024, could set a precedent for managing AI innovation and safety. The outcome will reveal whether California can harmonize the demands of innovation with regulatory oversight. Read the full article by Amartya Mody: https://lnkd.in/e8d3JWwX #LegalArticles #Articles #CaliforniaAI #SB1047 #TechRegulation #SiliconValley #AIInnovation #GovernorNewsom #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #ArtificialIntelligence #Legislation2024 #FutureOfAI #NaikNaikAndCo #NNICO

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CA Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Opt-out Signals for Sale of User #Data Gavin Newsom said he opposes mandate on mobile operating system #developers. “California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required makers of web browsers and mobile operating systems to let consumers send opt-out preference signals that could limit businesses' use of personal information. The bill approved by the State Legislature last month would have required an opt-out signal "that communicates the consumer's choice to opt out of the sale and sharing of the consumer's personal information or to limit the use of the consumer's sensitive personal information." It would have made it illegal for a business to offer a web browser or mobile operating system without a setting that lets consumers "send an opt-out preference signal to businesses with which the consumer interacts." Newsom said he is opposed to the new bill's mandate on operating systems. […] “To ensure the ongoing usability of mobile devices, it's best if design questions are first addressed by developers, rather than by regulators. For this reason, I cannot sign this bill." Vetoes can be overridden with a two-thirds vote in each chamber. The bill was approved 59–12 in the Assembly and 31–7 in the Senate. But the State Legislature hasn't overridden a veto in decades. Industry worked overtime to squash bill. The opt-out bill would have built on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018 and California Privacy Rights Act of 2020. Google, which recently nixed a plan to turn off tracking cookies by default in Chrome, urged Newsom to veto the bill, reports by Bloomberg and Politico said.” By Jon Brodkin https://lnkd.in/d35qZuMZ #privacy #security #regulations #innovation #growth #revenue #businessmodel #startups #bigtech #datascience #democracy #humanity

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ICYMI: Our latest application — C3 Generative AI for Government Programs "is tailored to government data and the types of questions government agencies typically receive," SiliconANGLE & theCUBE's Paul Gillin reports. Its model-driven architecture is customized to handle structured and unstructured sources such as federal legislation, state databases, reference documents, and website content. Why it matters ➞ http://spr.ly/6041cbCkH

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👩🏻‍⚖️ AI Regulation: Balancing Innovation & Risks Catch a glimpse of the dynamic conversation between Slater Sharp (California State Assembly) and Sean Randolph (Bay Area Council) at our Scaleup Summit San Francisco 2024, where they dive into the fast-changing world of #AI #regulation. Explore key takeaways: 🤝 Public-private partnerships and AI training initiatives 📖 Key California AI bills such as SB 892, SP 896, and SB 942 🔧 The role of #California as a leader in AI regulation and how its policies could influence national and global standards 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 Differences between #US and #EU approaches to AI regulation ⚖️ The balance between enabling innovation while safeguarding against risks 🔗 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel to hear more about how AI is shaping the future of tech and policy 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/e7g_eFPQ #SSUMMIT24 #SanFrancisco Marco Marinucci Alberto Onetti #startup #scaleup #investments #policymakers #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech

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