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CTA Statement on Governor Newsom's Veto of AI Safety Bill SB 1047

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This CTA press release supports Governor Newsom's veto of California's SB 1047 AI safety bill, advocating for a national AI framework over state-level regulation. It reflects industry opposition to AI safety legislation, relevant to AI governance debates.

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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) CEO Gary Shapiro praised Governor Newsom's veto of California's SB 1047, arguing the bill would have created barriers for developers and worsened the state's budget deficit. CTA advocates for a national AI framework that balances risk management with business flexibility, opposing a fragmented patchwork of state-level AI regulations.

Key Points

  • •CTA supports Newsom's veto of SB 1047, characterizing it as a bill that would harm developers and state finances.
  • •CTA calls for a unified national AI framework rather than state-by-state regulation.
  • •The statement frames AI safety regulation as potentially stifling innovation and creating regulatory confusion.
  • •CTA's position reflects broader tech industry opposition to prescriptive AI safety legislation.

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 Statement from Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® in response to Governor Newsom's veto of the AI "safety" bill (SB 1047).
 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 Statement from Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® in response to Governor Newsom's veto of the AI "safety" bill (SB 1047):

 

“Governor Newsom made the right decision to veto SB 1047— a bill that would have created barriers for developers and worsened the state’s budget deficit," said Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA. “We need a national AI framework that takes a balanced approach to ensure AI systems are managing risk, while allowing businesses flexibility to innovate and avoiding a confusing patchwork of state-level AI bills.”

 
 

 
 
 

 
 






 
 
 




 
 
 

 
 
 
 

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