The governor of California Gavin Newsom has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the US.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark artificial intelligence bill that was designed to have first-in-the-nation safety regulations against AI misuse. The big picture: The backers of the bill that would've required AI developers to comply with certain rules before developing models had argued it would provide AI safety with workable provisions at a time when Congress has stalled on the matter and the EU has taken a lead

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill, after the tech industry raised objections, saying it could drive AI companies from the state and hinder innovation.