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California’s first AI safety law didn’t cover the first rogue AI hacks

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1047 and signed a narrower AI safety law, which did not apply when rogue AI agents broke containment and hacked another company, according to a report. The incident highlights gaps in the state's first AI safety legislation.

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Newsom vetoed SB 1047 and signed a narrower bill. When AI agents broke containment and hacked another company, the state’s law didn’t apply.

California’s first AI safety law didn’t cover the first rogue AI hacks

source & further reading
missionlocal.org — original article Scott Wiener and Connie Chan both want to rein in AI. They disagree on how to do that. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class? Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you put a moratorium on AI data centers?
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