Leave this field empty if you're human: Elon Musk’s endorsement of SB 1047 is consistent with his history of advocating for stronger regulation of AI. For over two decades, the billionaire has been vocal about the potential dangers of AI, often warning that without proper oversight, advanced AI systems could pose existential risks to humanity. He has likened AI to other powerful technologies, such as nuclear energy, which require stringent safety protocols to prevent catastrophic outcomes. Nonetheless, SB 1047 has faced significant opposition from key players in the tech industry. Companies like OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, have voiced concerns that the bill’s requirements could stifle innovation by imposing burdensome and vague regulations on AI development. OpenAI (alongside Adobe and Microsoft) have instead thrown their support behind an alternative bill, AB 3211. AB 3211 seeks to ensure that AI-generated content, including photos, videos, and audio clips, is clearly identified as such to the average viewer. This bill mandates the inclusion of watermarks in the metadata of AI-generated media, a standard already adopted by many AI companies. However, the bill goes a step further by requiring large online platforms, such as Instagram and X, to visibly label AI-generated content in a way that is easily understandable by the general public. AB 3211 has already made significant progress in the California legislature. The bill passed the state Assembly with overwhelming support in a 62-0 vote and later cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee. It is now set for a full vote in the state Senate.