His research helped test and improve the truthfulness of AI models such as ChatGPT. Another bill, written by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would require companies developing large AI models to do safety testing. The bill also would require AI companies to implement ways for employees to file anonymous concerns. In a poll of 800 potential voters in California commissioned by the Center for AI Safety Action Fund, 86% of participants said it was an important priority for the state to develop AI safety regulations. Todd O’Boyle, of the tech industry group Chamber of Progress, said California AI companies may opt to move elsewhere if government oversight becomes overbearing.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 24, 2024 16:16 UTC