Wiener remains unwavering in his advocacy for SB 1047, which he regards as an indispensable measure toward responsible AI governance, despite the escalating debate surrounding the bill.
Scott Wiener, a California State Senator, has publicly criticized OpenAI’s opposition to Senate Bill 1047 (SB 1047), a bill that seeks to regulate artificial intelligence technologies.
In February, Wiener introduced the bill, which would mandate that AI companies undertake comprehensive safety evaluations of their models prior to their release to the public.
Wiener maintained that the measure is indispensable for the protection of both national security and public safety, despite OpenAI’s prominent objection.
OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has written a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom and Wiener in which it expresses its opposition to SB 1047.
The letter from OpenAI’s chief strategy officer, Jason Kwon, cautioned that the measure could stifle innovation and drive talent out of California, a state that has long been a global leader in the tech industry. Bloomberg reported on this.
Kwon maintained that the AI sector is still in its infancy and that excessively restrictive state regulations could impede its expansion. He proposed that federal legislation, rather than state laws, would be more suitable for the regulation of AI development.
Nevertheless, Wiener disregarded these apprehensions, characterizing them as “old” and unfounded. On Wednesday, August 21, he stated in a press release that OpenAI’s letter did not critique any specific provisions of the bill.
Rather than any substantive issues with the bill itself, he contended that the company’s objections were based on a generalized dread of regulation. Wiener stated that OpenAI’s assertion that companies will depart California as a result of SB 1047 is illogical, as the legislation is not restricted to companies with their headquarters in California.
SB 1047 requires AI companies to conduct thorough safety evaluations on their models in order to identify potential dangers prior to their release. Additionally, it authorizes the termination of models that pose substantial hazards.
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