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Gov. Gavin Newsom ended months of speculation about the controversial bill Sunday. California's governor ended months of speculation on Sunday when he vetoed a controversial bill known as SB 1047 ...

In short, he thinks SB 1047 has problems. Newsom said he’s interested in AI bills that can solve today’s problems without upsetting California’s booming AI industry.

SB 1047 became a standout legislation among the current discussion on state bills addressing AI because it highlighted many ideas inspired by the EU AI Act and the Biden Executive Order on AI.

SB 1047, which passed the California State Assembly and Senate in late August, is now on the desk of California Governor Gavin Newsom — who will determine the fate of the bill.

But SB 1047’s backers don’t appear to have given these legal concerns the attention they deserve. Newsom has until September 30 to sign the bill or veto it.

Hollywood celebrities, including "Star Wars" star Mark Hamill, director J.J. Abrams and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher sign a letter urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AI safety bill SB 1047.