A.B. 412: The Comedy of Errors Threatening Small Tech in California
A.B. 412 masquerades as a transparency bill but is more like a government-mandated reading list from hell. This bill threatens small tech companies by drowning them in red tape while big tech companies waltz through compliance with ease. It’s the legislative equivalent of asking a mouse to wear an elephant’s shoes.
Hot Take:
California’s proposed A.B. 412 bill is like giving a toddler a sledgehammer to crack a nut: it’s overkill, it’s messy, and it’s bound to smash the little guys while the big kids on the block sit back and enjoy the chaos. If passed, small AI developers might as well start packing their bags, because this bill’s got “No Vacancy” written all over it for innovation.
Key Points:
- A.B. 412 masquerades as a transparency bill but really serves as a lawsuit bonanza for big content companies.
- The bill expands its reach to include pre-1972 sound recordings and preregistered works, complicating compliance further.
- Small developers face the same compliance burdens as tech giants, with steep penalties for noncompliance.
- The bill’s overreach into federal copyright territory risks complicating an already murky legal landscape.
- A.B. 412 ironically benefits large tech firms, creating barriers for small competitors.
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