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Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has voiced his support for a controversial bill in California. This bill aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by holding tech companies and AI developers accountable for safety testing and implementing measures to protect against cyberattacks.
In a website post, Musk expressed that endorsing California’s SB 1047 AI safety bill was challenging. He owns the social media platform X.
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Elon Musk expressed his opinion on the matter, acknowledging that it might not be a popular decision, but he believes California should pass the SB 1047 AI safety bill. He has been a proponent of AI regulation for more than two decades, emphasizing the need to regulate any product or technology that poses potential risks to the public. Musk’s stance reflects his ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and responsible development of artificial intelligence.
The proposed legislation mandates that developers investing over $100 million in the construction of an AI model must incorporate safety testing and protective measures. Additionally, it empowers the state attorney general to pursue legal action against developers whose AI models result in “critical harm.” The term “critical harm” is specifically defined as incidents causing significant casualties or resulting in damages of at least $500 million.
Conservatives warn that the Department of Justice’s targeting of AI rental pricing software is misguided. They argue that this move could stifle innovation and competition in the market. Instead of penalizing companies that utilize this technology, they believe that the focus should be on promoting a free and fair marketplace. By allowing businesses to utilize AI algorithms to determine rental pricing, they argue that it can lead to more efficient and accurate pricing models, benefiting both consumers and businesses alike.
In a recent statement, Elon Musk admitted that endorsing California’s SB 1047 AI safety bill was a difficult decision for him.
Developers would be mandated by the bill to implement a protocol that enables them to “fully shut down” the AI model whenever necessary. Additionally, the bill would also include provisions to safeguard whistleblowers.
The increase in AI scams is becoming a growing concern. However, there is hope on the horizon as a new tool emerges to tackle this issue.
According to Reuters, California state lawmakers have introduced a total of 65 bills on AI during the legislative season. Unfortunately, many of these bills have already been declared dead, including SB 1047.
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