California’s New AI Safety Law Proves Regulation And Innovation Can Coexist
California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash, setting a model for AI policy.
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California’s New AI Safety Law Proves Regulation And Innovation Can Coexist
California’s New AI Safety Law Shows Regulation And Innovation Don’t Have To Clash California has made history with SB 53, the first state law focused on AI safety and transparency. California’s new AI safety law shows regulation and innovation don’t have to clash , sending a powerful message to both Silicon Valley and Washington: responsible oversight can go hand in hand with technological progress. Image Credits:Getty Images The bill, signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires major AI labs to be more transparent about their safety protocols. It specifically targets risks like AI being used to launch cyberattacks or develop bioweapons — areas of growing concern for lawmakers and researchers alike. Why SB 53 Matters for AI and Innovation Adam Billen, VP of public policy at youth-led advocacy group Encode AI, explained on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast that the new law proves it’s possible to balance innovation with guardrails. “Policymakers know we have to act. And they know from othe…