Let's beware of a post-Olympic drift in the use of AI-powered video surveillance: Paris police chief said he was 'very much in favor' of extending the algorithmic video surveillance system used during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. But the system cannot be made permanent without a careful examination. Le Monde - Editorial
California’s Gavin Newsom vetoes controversial AI safety bill: Governor seeks more encompassing rules than the bill opposed by OpenAI, Meta and supported by research scientists. WSJ
California governor vetoes controversial AI bill in a win for Big Tech: Tech executives and investors opposed the measure, which would have required companies to test the most powerful AI systems before release. WP
California Governor vetoes sweeping AI legislation: The bill would have been the first in the nation to place strict guardrails on the new technology, but Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was flawed. NYT
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill: The legislation makes artificial intelligence companies legally liable for damage caused by their models. Le Monde
California governor vetoes bill to regulate artificial intelligence: Gavin Newsom agrees with leading AI companies that legislation could stifle innovation. FT
OpenAI funding and restructuring plans renew pressure on AI’s top startup: WP reports the ChatGPT maker is seeking a valuation of $150 billion while also exploring a provocative overhaul of its nonprofit structure and dealing with executive departures.
Who’s left at OpenAI? Sam Altman consolidates power after failed coup: Departure of chief technology officer Mira Murati ensures ChatGPT-maker’s chief executive is now surrounded by allies. FT
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund backs nuclear fuel start-up: FT reports the incubation effort comes as Big Tech looks to atomic energy to meet soaring power demand for AI race.
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
