This is the State of California. As artificial intelligence has taken off in California, legislators have been considering ways to reduce the potential risks powerful AI tools pose. But tech giants aren't on the same page and have been vocal in their opposition to state efforts to pass regulations on the industry.

For a better understanding, KCBS Radio's Patti Reising and Bret Burkhart were joined by California State Senator Scott Wiener.

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