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Scott Wiener on his fight to make Big Tech disclose AI’s dangers
The California lawmaker is on his second attempt to pass a first-in-the-nation AI safety bill. This time, it might work.
Meta spokesperson Jim Cullinan tells TechCrunch that the company supports AI regulation that balances guardrails with innovation and says “SB 53 is a step in that direction,” though there are areas for improvement. Former White House AI policy advisor Dean Ball tells TechCrunch that SB 53 is a “victory for reasonable voices,” and thinks there’s a strong chance Governor Newsom signs it. Senator Wiener addresses these concerns: he lacks faith in the federal government to pass meaningful AI safety regulation, so states need to step up.
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