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State Senator Scott Wiener has reintroduced legislation aimed at safeguarding whistleblowers in the artificial intelligence sector. This move follows the veto of a previous, more comprehensive AI safety bill by Governor Gavin Newsom, which faced opposition from Big Tech and certain political figures. The new proposal narrows its focus to protect individuals within the AI industry who report unethical or dangerous practices. Wiener expressed openness to incorporating recommendations from the governor’s AI task force into the bill as they become available. (Politico)