California's SB 1047, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, seeks to regulate AI at the model level, a move that has sparked intense debate. The bill proposes third-party audits, mandatory reporting, and risk assessments to ensure AI technologies are safe, ethical, and transparent before deployment. While supporters argue this oversight is crucial, critics warn it could stifle innovation and put California at a global competitive disadvantage, making SB 1047 a key battleground in the future of AI regulation.