Why it is considered good:
- Proactive Safety Measures: The bill aims to prevent AI-related disasters by requiring developers to implement safety protocols and create an “emergency stop” button for AI models, potentially averting catastrophic events[1].
- Accountability: It holds developers accountable for ensuring their AI models are not misused, which could help prevent large-scale cyberattacks or the creation of AI-driven weapons[1].
- Support from Experts: Some AI experts, like Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, support the bill, believing it addresses potential doomsday scenarios posed by AI technology[1].
Why it is considered crazy:
- Impact on Innovation: Critics argue that the bill could stifle innovation by imposing burdensome regulations, particularly on startups that may struggle to meet the bill’s requirements[1].
- Economic Concerns: Silicon Valley players warn that the bill could push tech innovation out of California, harming the state’s economy and its position as a tech leader[1].
- Federal vs. State Regulation: Some believe AI regulation should be handled at the federal level to ensure consistent standards across the U.S., rather than state-by-state regulations[1].
Citations:
[1] https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/30/california-ai-bill-sb-1047-aims-to-prevent-ai-disasters-but-silicon-valley-warns-it-will-cause-one/
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB1047