Legislation Introduced in California to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

The bill would require the largest AI developers to comply with pre-deployment testing and cybersecurity protection standards.

A Tesla robot is seen on display during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 6, 2023. Wang Zhao/AFP via Getty Images

With several prominent machine learning experts warning about potential threats to humanity if artificial intelligence technologies are allowed to develop without comprehensive oversight, a California lawmaker recently introduced legislation that would regulate the industry.

Senate Bill 1047, authored by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would require the largest AI developers to comply with pre-deployment testing and cybersecurity protection standards.