California lawmakers are trying to regulate AI before it's too late
How many AI-related bills are California legislators considering?
California legislators are currently considering roughly 50 AI-related bills aimed at addressing various concerns and placing safeguards around the rapidly evolving technology3. These bills cover a range of AI-related fears, including job replacement, data security, and racial discrimination.
What are the arguments against the proposed AI legislation?
Some argue that the proposed AI legislation could stifle innovation and creativity, causing California to lose its competitive edge and dramatically change how AI is developed in the state. Groups representing large tech companies claim that the proposed legislation could hinder progress and that existing laws and regulations should be rigorously enforced before creating new laws.
Who is Jacob Hilton and what is his connection to AI?
Jacob Hilton is a researcher who previously worked for OpenAI, focusing on reinforcement learning-related topics such as truthfulness of language models, scaling laws for RL, and interpretability for RL. He is currently a researcher at the Alignment Research Center and believes in the potential benefits of AI but also recognizes its serious risks if left unchecked3.