**California AI Bill Faces Industry Backlash**

California lawmakers have revised a contentious bill, SB-1074, aimed at holding AI firms accountable for damages caused by their products. The "Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act" intends to protect whistleblowers and empower state intervention in potential AI-related disasters.

Initially, the bill allowed the state to sue firms for negligent safety practices, even without a catastrophic event. Following industry criticism, including feedback from AI firm Anthropic, Senator Scott Weiner introduced amendments to address these concerns.

Despite changes, the tech industry remains wary. The revised bill still holds AI developers liable for harms caused by their products, a challenging prospect given the unpredictable nature of AI. The final assembly vote is set for August 31, determining the bill's fate and the regulatory future for AI firms in California.