OpenAI Supports California Bill Mandating Labels for AI-Generated Content

OpenAI is endorsing California's AB 3211, a bill requiring labels on AI-generated content to differentiate it from human-made material. This initiative coincides with global electoral concerns over AI misinformation. The bill has progressed through the Assembly and Senate, pending a final vote and the governor's decision.

OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, is backing a California bill called AB 3211, which mandates tech companies to label AI-generated content. Such content could range from memes to deepfakes intended to spread political misinformation.

AB 3211 has been overshadowed by another AI bill, SB 1047, which has drawn criticism from the tech industry, including OpenAI. SB 1047 requires developers to conduct safety tests on specific AI models.

The significance of AB 3211 is particularly pointed in an election year, as countries representing a third of the world's population are heading to the polls. The bill has passed the state Assembly and Senate Appropriations Committee, awaiting a vote by the full state Senate before reaching the governor's desk.

(With inputs from agencies.)