California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have established the nation’s first artificial intelligence safety board to study the impacts of the emerging technology. The bill aimed to create a panel of experts to provide guidance on the safe development and deployment of AI. Newsom said the bill was too broad and could hamper innovation in the state. He expressed concerns about the bill’s definitions of artificial intelligence and the scope of technologies it would cover. The governor also cited potential costs and the need for further study before creating a new regulatory body. Proponents argued the bill was necessary to ensure AI systems are safe and do not perpetuate biases or cause unintended consequences. Critics argued it could stifle innovation and that existing laws already address many AI-related issues. The veto highlights the ongoing debate over how to balance innovation and public safety as AI becomes more prevalent.