#a16z stands by decision to hire Daniel Penny

#a16z stands by decision to hire Daniel Penny

Andreessen Horowitz is defending its decision to hire Daniel Penny, according to an investor memo seen by The New York Times.  The venture capital firm caused a stir earlier this week after it announced it would hire Penny, who was acquitted last year of choking a homeless man to death in the New York City…

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#California’s legislature just passed AI bill SB 1047; here’s why some hope the governor won’t sign it

#California’s legislature just passed AI bill SB 1047; here’s why some hope the governor won’t sign it

Update: California’s Appropriations Committee passed SB 1047 with significant amendments that change the bill on Thursday, August 15. You can read about them here. Outside of sci-fi films, there’s no precedent for AI systems killing people or being used in massive cyberattacks. However, some lawmakers want to implement safeguards before bad actors make that dystopian…

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