Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law in California that aims to regulate the artificial intelligence industry.

Named SB 53, the law targets larger AI models and implements a number of transparency, reporting and safety obligations that developers will need to follow.

Legislators crafted the bill using recommendations from a recent report on AI guardrails .

Newsom hailed the law as a first of its kind in the U.S.

"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 after signing the bill Monday.

Industry groups have voiced their concern over the guardrails as proposed, calling the law flawed.

"For true AI safety, California should pursue standa

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