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Elon Musk Surprisingly Offers Support for California’s AI Bill
Elon Musk has supported California’s SB 1047, which requires creators of very large AI models to develop and document safeguards against significant harm attributable to those models.
“It’s a tough decision and may upset some people, but all things considered, I think California should pass SB 1047 on AI safety.” wrote on X on Monday afternoon. “For over 20 years, I have been an advocate for regulating AI, just as we regulate any product/technology that poses a potential risk.”
Musk — whose own major AI modeling company, xAI, can be subject to SB 1047 despite his promise to depart California — has warned prior to now concerning the dangers of unchecked AI development.
Meanwhile, rival organization OpenAI recently announced that it opposes the bill and supports another bill.