Posting something about a current issue that I think many people here would be interested in. See also the related EA Forum post.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to decide the fate of SB 1047 - one of the most hotly debated AI bills in the world. The Center for AI Safety Action Fund, where I work, is a co-sponsor of the bill. I’d like to share how you can help support the bill if you want to.

About SB 1047 and why it is important

SB 1047 is an AI bill in the state of California. SB 1047 would require the developers of the largest AI models, costing over $100 million to train, to test the models for the potential to cause or enable severe harm, such as cyberattacks on critical infrastructure or the creation of biological weapons resulting in mass casualties or $500 million [...]

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Outline:

(00:34) About SB 1047 and why it is important

(02:55) How you can help

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First published:
September 14th, 2024

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/8BqovAoFbGjwwDpji/how-you-can-help-pass-important-ai-legislation-with-10

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“How you can help pass important AI legislation with 10 minutes of effort ” by ThomasW

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“How you can help pass important AI legislation with 10 minutes of effort ” by ThomasW