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California Governor Vetoes Contentious AI Safety Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a highly debated AI safety bill, citing concerns from the tech industry that it could hinder innovation and drive AI companies out of the state. While Newsom emphasized the need for AI safety, he advocated for a more empirical and science-based approach, prompting further legislative efforts in future sessions.
The California SB1047 veto raises important questions for AI regulation. It has antitrust implications for frontier AI development, currently dominated by large tech firms and startups, impacting enterprise-level AI system deployers by limiting vendor options. The veto, partly due to SB1047's broad nature, contrasts with existing California AI laws and newer legislation like the Colorado AI Act, which focus on specific use-cases such as election deepfakes, training data, privacy, and AI robocalls. This use-case approach addresses immediate issues but contributes to a fragmented regulatory landscape. It highlights the need to simultaneously tackle current concerns and anticipate long-term risks that may seem hypothetical now. Addressing these challenges requires multi-stakeholder involvement and long-term strategic planning.
Here is what’s illegal under California’s 18 (and counting) new AI laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047, a controversial AI safety bill, while signing 18 other AI-related bills into law, addressing issues such as AI risk, deepfake pornography, and AI-generated political ads. These new laws aim to regulate AI’s influence across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and the entertainment industry, while also ensuring transparency and privacy protections in AI's use.
EU Gathers Experts to Draft AI Code of Practice for General AI Models
The European Union has launched an initiative to develop a "General-Purpose AI Code of Practice" under its AI Act, gathering experts from academia, industry, and civil society to draft a regulatory framework addressing transparency, copyright, and risk management. The Code of Practice, set to be finalized by April 2025, aims to balance ethical AI governance with fostering innovation, while serving as a potential global model for AI regulations.
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OpenAI raises $6.6 billion in largest VC round ever
OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in its latest funding round, marking the largest venture capital deal in history and valuing the company at $157 billion. The funding was led by Thrive Capital, with participation from major investors like Microsoft, Nvidia, SoftBank, and others. OpenAI plans to transition to a for-profit structure, with investors able to request refunds if the changes aren't completed in two years. This shift towards profitability has sparked internal tension, leading to recent high-profile departures. Despite these challenges, OpenAI plans to expand its AI research, computing capacity, and product development.
Texas AG settles with clinical genAI company
Texas AG Ken Paxton settled with Pieces Technologies over claims that its generative AI tools, used in hospitals, overstated accuracy and put patient safety at risk. The company agreed to clearer disclosures about its AI metrics or independent audits, amid growing concerns about AI transparency in healthcare.
Meta Removes 9,000 Scam Pages as Australians Lose $43.4M to Deepfakes
Meta has partnered with the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) to launch the Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (Fire), aimed at combating scams, particularly those using AI-generated celebrity deepfakes. In the first six months, Meta has removed 9,000 scam pages and blocked 8,000 celebrity-related scams on Facebook and Instagram. The collaboration with seven major banks enables information sharing to identify and block scams more effectively, aiming to reduce the financial losses that reached $43.4 million in Australia from January to August 2024.
Nuclear power's AI renaissance
The U.S. nuclear energy sector is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by rising electricity demands from AI-powered data centers and new federal incentives. Recent developments include the Energy Department's $1.5 billion loan to restart the Holtec Palisades plant and Microsoft’s $1.6 billion deal to revive Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island reactor, with bipartisan support and growing interest from tech giants pushing the potential for nuclear energy to meet future power needs.
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