California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Models Act.
Newsom argues that the bill establishes a regulatory framework that could give a false sense of security about controlling fast-moving AI technology.
He believes the bill applies stringent standards even to basic functions, targeting only the largest firms and overlooking the potential risks of smaller, specialized models.
Newsom emphasizes the need for proactive guardrails and clear consequences for bad actors in AI technology regulation.