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SB 1047: The Bill That Could Hinder AI Progress ft. Anjney Midha

Jul 16, 2024

The discussion dives into California's proposed SB 1047 and its potential to hinder AI innovation. Anjney Midha highlights concerns that the bill may push AI companies out of the state and favor larger tech firms over startups. It emphasizes the necessity of public engagement to protect America's leadership in technology. The conversation also navigates the broader implications of AI regulation and the importance of prioritizing open-source development to enhance cybersecurity while sustaining competition on a global scale.

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SB 1047 Targets Developers

SB 1047 in California aims to hold AI developers liable for model misuse, not just malicious actors.
This approach could stifle innovation by penalizing developers for unforeseen consequences.

ANECDOTE

Inexperienced Bill Authors

The co-authors of SB 1047 have limited real-world AI experience, including a four-month Google internship and a high-school think tank.
This lack of expertise raises concerns about the bill's practicality and effectiveness.

INSIGHT

Open-Source Liability

SB 1047 could make open-source model developers liable for how others use their models, even after modifications.
This discourages open-sourcing and could stifle AI safety research.

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Episode 15: Is the future of AI development under threat due to new legislation? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) are joined by Anjney Midha (https://x.com/AnjneyMidha), a General Partner at a16z and a prominent voice in the tech community and advocate against SB 1047.

In this episode, Anjney Midha dives deep into the potential ramifications of California's proposed bill, SB 1047, on the tech industry, startups, and researchers. The discussion covers why regulations could force AI companies to leave California, how the bill might favor big tech over smaller developers, and the broader implications for America's leadership in AI. Anjney also introduces StopSB1047.com, a platform to raise awareness and mobilize opposition to the bill.

Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Proposed bill aims to hold AI developers accountable.
(05:29) Launching website to stop SB 1047, frustration.
(07:21) Open source model certification liability issue explained.
(09:57) Sponsor questions bill's effect on tech companies.
(15:59) OpenAI may ban ChatGPT in China.
(17:14) Open source AI not a national security threat.
(23:31) Global legislation may lead to AI sanctuary.
(26:06) Small startups need support to prevent AI dominance.
(27:57) Chinese dominance in open source AI models.

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Mentions:

Anjney Midha: https://a16z.com/author/anjney-midha/
a16z: https://a16z.com/
StopSB1047.com: https://www.stopsb1047.com/
Ion Stoica: http://people.eecs.berkeley.edu/~istoica/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
Blog - https://lore.com/

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