by Beth George, Janet Kim, Sean Quinn, Madeline Cimino, and Christine Chong
From left to right: Beth George, Janet Kim, Sean Quinn, Madeline Cimino, and Christine Chong (Photos courtesy of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP)
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a wave of legislation – totaling 19 laws – addressing the opportunities and risks of AI and placing California at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States. From election integrity to performer rights and healthcare transparency, the state has enacted measures aimed at managing potential negative impacts of the AI boom. At the same time, Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1047, the most comprehensive bill on his desk, signaling his interest in balancing the need for regulation to promote the safe deployment of AI with an interest in fostering growth in this important new sector of the California tech economy.