The author also raises concerns about the potential stifling effect of the bill on innovation, drawing a parallel with the hypothetical scenario of the Apple founders being required to guarantee their computers wouldn't be used for crimes. The bill's requirements for developers to monitor and potentially shut off user access could also hinder the open-sourcing of AI models, limiting progress in the field.
Key takeaways:
- SB 1047 is a bill aimed at addressing concerns about the potential risks of widespread AI diffusion, including hypothetical scenarios of autonomous illegal activity and escaping model weights.
- The bill requires developers to provide extensive documentation guaranteeing their models do not have a "hazardous capability", a requirement that may be difficult to fulfill due to the general-purpose nature of many AI tools.
- The bill's requirements could potentially discourage innovation, as illustrated by the hypothetical scenario of Apple's founders being required to guarantee their computers would not be used for serious crimes.
- The bill could also hinder the open-sourcing of AI models due to its requirements for developers to monitor and have the ability to shut off a user's access.