AI’s Deliberate Misalignment: California’s Leftist Extremist Coup to Serve Global Censorship

California’s SB 771: A Strategic Move Toward Censorship and Control Through AI

In recent legislative developments, California has introduced Senate Bill 771 (SB 771), a bill that significantly alters the landscape of online speech regulation. While initially presented as a measure to protect civil rights, critics argue that SB 771’s true intent goes beyond safeguarding individuals—it aims to establish a framework for comprehensive content censorship using artificial intelligence (AI). This bill represents a sophisticated effort to reshape legal protections for platforms and expand governmental influence over digital speech, with potential repercussions extending well beyond California’s borders.

Overview of SB 771

SB 771 proposes sweeping changes to how digital platforms are held accountable for content. Its key provisions include:

• Liability for Algorithmic Amplification: Platforms could be held responsible not only for user-generated content but also for the material their algorithms promote. This shifts the focus from user posts to the underlying AI-driven distribution mechanisms.

• Substantial Penalties: The bill authorizes civil penalties of up to $1 million per violation, with penalties doubling if minors are involved in the content. This represents a significant financial threat to platforms.

• Reinterpretation of Section 230 Protections: Traditionally, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields online platforms from liability for user content, treating them as neutral hosts. SB 771 seeks to pierce this shield by treating algorithmic delivery as a core act of the platform itself, effectively turning AI into a subject of legal responsibility.

The Problem: AI Misalignment as a Policy Tool

At its core, SB 771 appears to intentionally promote AI misalignment, a term describing systems that are programmed to serve specific, often political, objectives rather than human-centric values. This legislation mandates that AI algorithms prioritize censorship—a stark departure from their typical design, which aims to serve user interests and foster free expression.

Critics contend that this move transforms algorithms into tools of ideological enforcement under the guise of protecting civil rights. Consequently, platforms are being coerced into acting as agents of censorship, raising concerns about the erosion of digital free speech and the potential for political bias embedded within AI systems.

Legal and Economic Ramifications

Beyond content regulation, SB 771 seems designed to create a lucrative legal climate. By holding platforms liable for algorithmically amplified content, the bill opens the floodgates for extensive litigation. This scenario could lead to:

• Proliferation of Lawsuits: Class actions