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California Enacts New Law to Regulate Advanced AI Models
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 53 into law, establishing the nation's first regulations for advanced artificial intelligence development.
Olivia Vance
Olivia Vance is a public policy correspondent for Neurozzio, specializing in the intersection of technology, law, and governance. She reports on legislative efforts to regulate emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and their impact on society and political discourse.
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