California is pushing ahead with a bill to regulate generative artificial intelligence (AI) models despite opposition from companies and some dissenters who fear regulation will stifle the emerging technology.
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has spoken out against the bill, saying it could alienate innovators from the state and Silicon Valley at a time when “the AI revolution is just getting started.” Facing criticism, the so-called “Safe Innovation in Groundbreaking AI Models Act,” proposed by Democratic Representative Scott Wiener, has been amended, with the current version giving California authorities less power than originally intended to hold companies liable for AI or their processes. The proposal aims to prevent large AI models from causing disasters that result in large numbers of deaths or serious cybersecurity incidents, and claims that whoever develops these models would be required to test the systems and simulate cyberattacks or face a fine. However, the new version of the decree-law no longer contains the threat of criminal consequences.
California’s House is expected to vote on the new proposal by the end of the month, and if approved, it will be up to Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom to decide on its future.
But even among Democrats, there are voices against the initiative. “Many of us in Congress believe the bill is well-intentioned but poorly informed,” Nancy Pelosi said. “We want California to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence,” the policy emphasizes.
Author: Ana Maria Ribeiro
Source: CM Jornal
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