California SB 1047 (Vetoed)

California, USA

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Overview

JurisdictionCalifornia, USA
StatusVetoed
Signed DateSep 29, 2024
Effective DateN/A — Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Enforcement BodyWould have been California Attorney General + Frontier Model Division
Affected EntitiesWould have affected frontier AI developers in California

Scope

Would have regulated frontier AI models (>$100M training cost). Required safety assessments, kill switches, and liability for catastrophic harm.

Key Requirements

  • Would have required safety assessments before deployment
  • Would have mandated kill switch capability
  • Would have created liability for catastrophic harm events
  • Would have required third-party audits for frontier models

Penalties

Would have imposed civil penalties up to 10% of training cost for first violation.

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