California lawmakers pass AI safety bill

San Francisco (AFP) Aug 29, 2024 - A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California's legislature on Wednesday, despite outcry that it could kill the technology it seeks to control.

"SB 1047 -- our AI safety bill -- just passed off the Assembly floor. I'm proud of the diverse coalition behind this bill -- a coalition that deeply believes in both innovation and safety," said Democratic state senator Scott Wiener of San Francisco, who sponsored the bill.

The bill had faced a barrage of critics...