Senator Scott Wiener (D- San Francisco) has introduced SB 294, known as the Safety in Artificial Intelligence Act, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safe development of AI models within California, the legislator announced. The core objectives of SB 294 include mandating responsible scaling practices for AI labs, robust testing for safety [...]
California ordered to study AI use in state government
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order aimed at preparing California for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in state government. The executive order calls for the state to study the risks and benefits of using AI, focusing on ethics, transparency, and trust while maintaining California's position as a global AI leader ...
Legislature Adopts Resolution on AI Principles
The California Legislature has adopted a major policy stance on the use of artificial intelligence with the passage of Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 17, authored by Senator Dodd (D-Napa). The resolution commits the state to the principles articulated in President Biden's "Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights," unveiled by the White House Office of ...
California to develop hydrogen market strategy
The all-encompassing approach aims to build a renewable hydrogen market akin to the Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Strategy to help the state progress toward zero emissions. The move is vital for achieving California's climate objectives, including a clean electric grid and net-zero carbon emissions ...
California Gets Significant Boost for Battery Storage on Electric Grid
California has a significant boost in the state's clean electric grid, with 5,600 MW of battery storage capacity now integrated, up from 500 MW in 2020, according to the CalISO. This is enough power for around 4.2 million homes for up to four hours ...
