CSET Marshall Fellow, Owen J. Daniels, shared his expert analysis in an op-ed published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. In his piece, he discusses California’s latest AI Bill, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (also known as SB 1047), which aims to regulate the development and deployment of advanced AI models to prevent misuse and ensure safety.

• The bill targets large-scale AI models trained with significant computing power (>10^26 FLOPS) and high costs (>$100M).
• It requires developers to implement safety measures and report incidents to prevent critical harms.
• Supporters see it as a necessary step towards AI safety, while critics worry about stifling innovation.
• The bill highlights the challenges of transitioning from voluntary to mandatory AI regulation.
• It raises questions about balancing innovation with responsible AI development.

As AI continues to advance rapidly, how do we strike the right balance between fostering innovation and ensuring public safety?

To read the full piece, visit the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.