Elon Musk has recently expressed his support for California's SB1047 bill, which requires manufacturers of large-scale artificial intelligence models to develop and document safeguards to prevent potential serious harm from these models. Musk stated on the X platform, "Although this decision may upset some people, considering all factors, I believe California should pass the SB1047 AI Safety Bill." He added that he has been advocating for AI regulation similar to that of other potentially risky technologies for over two decades.
Despite Musk's previous pledge to leave California, his AI company xAI will still be subject to the SB1047 bill. Musk has always been vigilant about the potential dangers of runaway AI, a stance that is reflected in his support for the bill.
Meanwhile, Musk's competitor OpenAI has announced its opposition to the SB1047 bill and supports an alternative bill proposal. This opposition further highlights the complexity and controversy surrounding AI regulation within the industry.