California Passes Bills on Speed Cameras and AI

California's legislature has approved Senate Bill 1297, authorizing the installation of speed cameras along a 21-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu, motivated by the tragic deaths of four Pepperdine students. It aims to curb speeding and reduce traffic fatalities. Additionally, the State Assembly has passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), which mandates safety measures for AI companies, including immediate shutdowns for dangerous models and protections against unsafe modifications. While supported by some industry leaders and lawmakers, the AI bill raises concerns about potentially stifling innovation for small developers. Both bills are now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's decision for enactment.