California state Senator Scott Wiener has proposed a new AI bill, SB 53, that aims to safeguard employees working within leading AI labs. This bill empowers workers to voice concerns regarding AI systems they believe pose a 'critical risk' to society. It also seeks to establish a public cloud computing cluster, CalCompute, offering vital resources for researchers and startups. SB 53 incorporates less contentious aspects from Wiener's earlier bill, SB 1047, after it was vetoed, focusing on whistleblower protections while avoiding previous controversies around existential risks tied to AI.
Wiener's new bill aims to protect employees at AI labs, allowing them to report critical risks associated with their companies' AI systems.
The new legislation also establishes CalCompute, a public resource to help researchers and startups develop beneficial AI technologies.
SB 53 revives elements of the vetoed SB 1047, focusing on whistleblower protections and public computing resources without the controversial aspects that led to its predecessor's failure.
Senior figures in Silicon Valley had criticized SB 1047 for potentially harming the U.S.'s competitive edge in AI.
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