California Governor Vetoes Artificial Intelligence Model Oversight Legislation

(September 30, 2024, 2:16 PM EDT) -- SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 vetoed legislation requiring developers of artificial intelligence models to ensure that safeguards and policies are in place that can prevent critical harms and creating an oversight board, saying the “stringent standards” imposed by the bill do not recognize the delicate balance required for regulating the growing industry.  The legislation underwent several amendments but largely breezed through the Senate and Assembly....