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  • The Hidden Costs of SB-1047 on Open Source AI Development

    The Hidden Costs of SB-1047 on Open Source AI Development

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    Oliver Johnson
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    Recent legislative developments in California, particularly with the introduction of Senate Bill 1047 (SB-1047), have stirred considerable debate within the tech community. Ostensibly aimed at enhancing AI safety, the bill requires AI developers to undergo rigorous compliance and reporting processes which could profoundly affect the grassroots level innovation especially evident in open source communities. This…