SB 1047 was about misuse and loss of control, not only rogue AI
deanwball · x · 2026-07-23
The author argues that SB 1047 was driven by more than just fears of rogue AI causing catastrophic harm.
In the discussion, they say advocates were also focused on misuse of capable AI systems and on the possibility of losing control over them. The point is that the bill’s motivation was broader than a single “rogue AI” narrative.
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