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Recently, a group of tech giants and venture capitalists jointly issued a statement opposing California Senator Scott Wiener’s SB1047 bill. This bill aims to strengthen the regulation of artificial intelligence, prompting strong opposition from the tech industry. Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, co-founders of Andreessen Horowitz, along with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

California lawmakers have passed the SB1047 bill aimed at ensuring AI safety, which is set to be signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill requires AI models with training costs exceeding $100 million to undergo safety testing before release and establishes an emergency stop function in case of accidents. It also mandates reporting to the California Attorney General within 72 hours of an incident and establishes a 'Cutting-edge Model Bureau' to oversee compliance, with substantial fines for violators. This initiative aims to prevent AI misuse, ensure safety, and has garnered support from notable figures in the AI field. However, tech giants have had mixed reactions.

Musk publicly supports California's SB1047 bill, which aims to require large AI model manufacturers to implement safeguards against potential harms. The bill mandates documentation of strategies to prevent serious damage caused by AI. Musk underscores the necessity of AI regulation, consistent with his past concerns about AI risks. His AI company, xAI, will be bound by the SB1047 bill. In contrast, OpenAI opposes the SB1047 bill and supports an alternative proposal. This event highlights the complexity and controversy of AI regulation within the industry.