California SB 1047 (Vetoed)
California, USA
Vetoed
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Overview
| Jurisdiction | California, USA |
|---|---|
| Status | Vetoed |
| Signed Date | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Effective Date | N/A — Vetoed by Governor Newsom |
| Enforcement Body | Would have been California Attorney General + Frontier Model Division |
| Affected Entities | Would 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.