“The proposed moratorium — which bears no relationship to the budget — jeopardizes the safety and rights of American citizens, fails to uphold the United States’ legacy of fostering innovation through responsible regulation, and undermines state sovereignty,” the group of 35 California lawmakers, including three Republicans, wrote in a letter first obtained by the Chronicle. “In the absence of federal AI legislation, states must retain their constitutional authority to protect their citizens from AI-related harms.”

(Subscription required) While enthusiasm is high—73% of respondents report using foundational AI models like ChatGPT—panelists warned that without a deeper understanding of the tools, teams risk costly mistakes and missed opportunities.

The announcement comes just one month after the California Coastal Commission ordered the company to stop work and levied an $18-million fine for failing to obtain necessary permits and reviews. Sable disputes the commission’s authority and insists that it has obtained all necessary permits for the work it’s begun.

Lawyers for the migrants say they were given abrupt notice regarding their clients’ removal to South Sudan, a war-torn nation facing a hunger crisis.