Newsom signs ‘AI safety’ law to ‘build public trust’ in technology
california Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a pioneering state law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance public trust and safety. Known as Senate Bill 53, or the Openness in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, the legislation requires major AI companies to disclose their safety measures publicly and offers protections for whistleblowers reporting AI-related misconduct. This law positions California-home to Silicon Valley and many leading AI firms-as a potential national leader in AI regulation. newsom emphasized that the law balances community protection with fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving AI sector. State Senator Scott Wiener, who introduced the bill, highlighted the responsibility to support AI innovation while implementing commonsense safety measures. With California hosting many of the world’s top AI companies, the law reflects the state’s role at the forefront of technological growth and regulatory oversight.
Newsom signs ‘AI safety’ law to ‘build public trust’ in technology
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed a first-of-its-kind state law regulating AI, possibly setting the ground for a national standard.
The law in California, home of Silicon Valley, reflects both the state’s prominent position in the tech sector and Newsom’s ambitions. Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, would require major AI tech companies to publicly reveal their safety protocols. It also provides protection for whistleblowers reporting AI company wrongdoing.
“California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive,” Newsom said in a statement. “This legislation strikes that balance. AI is the new frontier in innovation, and California is not only here for it – but stands strong as a national leader by enacting the first-in-the-nation frontier AI safety legislation that builds public trust as this emerging technology rapidly evolves.”
The bill was introduced by influential State Sen. Scott Weiner (D), who echoed the sentiment.
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“With a technology as transformative as AI, we have a responsibility to support that innovation while putting in place commonsense guardrails to understand and reduce risk,” he said. “With this law, California is stepping up, once again, as a global leader on both technology innovation and safety.”
California is home to 32 of the top 50 AI companies in the world. Analysts and officials have put immense stock into the potential of AI, viewing it as a game-changing technology for the future.
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