California Moves to Regulate AI With New Bills

The California Legislature is passing several bills to regulate AI, including measures to ban election-related deepfakes and AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery. Another bill, SB 1047, mandates new safety protocols for AI models, including an 'emergency stop' button, and is supported by figures like Elon Musk but criticized by others who fear it could stifle innovation. AI's impact on various sectors, including law, is significant, potentially reducing billable hours while increasing the value of legal expertise. A lawsuit challenging the use of copyrighted material for training AI models could have substantial implications for the industry. Governor Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to decide on these proposals.