Newsom argued that the bill would impose "stringent standards" on even the most basic AI functions, without taking into account the specific environments in which the AI systems would be deployed. He expressed concerns that the bill would not differentiate between AI systems used in high-risk settings, those that involve critical decision-making, or those that handle sensitive data. Additionally, Newsom stated that the bill would not be informed by empirical trajectory analysis of AI systems and capabilities, which he believes is essential for developing effective regulations.