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One of the focal points of the 2024 legislative session was SB 1047, a bill that aimed to impose stringent regulations on AI development, particularly focusing on safety and transparency. Critics argued that such restrictive measures would stifle innovation, potentially crippling the American AI industry. Reddit commenters and industry insiders claimed that the bill's heavy-handed approach could have "killed the American AI industry," slowing down progress and hindering startups and established players alike.