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California Governor Newsom signs landmark AI safety bill SB 53
SB 53 requires large AI labs – including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind – to be transparent about safety protocols. It also ensures whis...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a first-in-the-nation bill, SB 53, that sets transparency requirements on large AI companies, including whistleblower protections and incident reporting mechanisms.
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- The bill mandates transparency about safety protocols, whistleblower protections, and incident reporting for large AI companies in California, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind.
- Other states may look to California for inspiration in regulating AI, as evidenced by a similar bill passed in New York awaiting the governor's signature or veto.
- This bill aims to address concerns about the potential harms caused by the unmitigated advancement of AI while ensuring the industry continues to thrive in California.
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California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash
“Are bills like SB 53 the thing that will stop us from beating China? No,” said Adam Billen, vice president of public policy at youth-led advocacy gro...
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California's SB 53 AI safety and transparency bill demonstrates state regulation can support AI progress without hindering innovation.
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- SB 53 requires large AI labs to be transparent about their safety and security protocols, specifically around preventing catastrophic risks.
- The bill's enforcement will be overseen by California's Office of Emergency Services, ensuring companies stick to their safety protocols.
- Industry and policymakers can work together on regulation, as seen with SB 53, rather than pushing for federal preemption of state laws.
California’s Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety Law - The New York Times
California’s Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety Law The New York TimesNewsom signs major California AI bill AxiosGovernor Newsom signs SB 53, advancin...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping artificial intelligence law, requiring advanced A.I. companies to report safety protocols and greatest risks posed by their technologies.
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- The law applies to companies with annual revenues of at least $500 million and creates a consortium to focus on 'safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable' research and development of A.I.
- The regulation will escalate the tech industry's war against states taking regulation of A.I. into their own hands, with some companies warning of a 'slippery slope' of state legislation.
- This year, 38 states passed or enacted about 100 A.I. regulations, and California has been a leader on technology regulations, enacting privacy and children's safety legislation.
Published today in Science Magazine: a landmark study led by Microsoft scientists with partners, showing how AI-powered protein design could be misused—and presenting first-of-its-kind red teaming & mitigations to strengthen biosecurity in the age of AI. Super critical research for AI safety and security.
The post Published today in Science Magazine: a landmark study led by Microsoft scientists with partners, showing how AI-powered protein design could ...
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Microsoft-led researchers present a landmark study on the misuse of AI-powered protein design, highlighting the need for red teaming and mitigations to strengthen biosecurity.
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- AI has the potential to be misused in protein design, requiring stronger biosecurity measures.
- The collaboration between researchers and commercial DNA synthesis providers highlights the importance of proactive oversight in biotechnology.
- Strengthening nucleic acid screening is a global responsibility to ensure scientific progress continues to benefit humanity while minimizing risks.
California’s newly signed AI law just gave Big Tech exactly what it wanted - Ars Technica
California’s newly signed AI law just gave Big Tech exactly what it wanted Ars TechnicaCalifornia’s Gavin Newsom Signs Major AI Safety Law The New Yor...
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California's new AI law requires disclosure of safety practices and incident reporting, but lacks enforcement teeth and mandatory safety testing, effectively giving Big Tech what it wanted.
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Key Takeaways:
- The law requires companies with annual revenues of at least $500 million to publish safety protocols and report incidents to state authorities.
- The law lacks enforcement mechanisms, such as kill switches and safety testing, which are seen as too vague and burdensome for AI firms.
- California's AI industry is expected to have a wider impact, given the state houses 32 of the world's top 50 AI companies and receives significant venture capital funding.
Ensuring AI Safety in Production: A Developer’s Guide to OpenAI’s Moderation and Safety Checks
When deploying AI into the real world, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. OpenAI places strong emphasis on ensuring that applications built on its ...
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OpenAI emphasizes the importance of safety in AI development, providing developers with guidelines and tools to ensure their applications are secure, responsible, and aligned with policy.
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Key Takeaways:
- OpenAI's Moderation API can detect and flag multiple content categories, including harassment, hate, and violence, and is supported by two moderation models.
- Adversarial testing and human-in-the-loop (HITL) evaluation can help identify and address issues in AI-generated content and improve overall safety.
- Transparency, feedback loops, and careful control over inputs and outputs are essential components of maintaining AI safety and improving user trust.
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