California has set a national precedent by approving the country's first AI safety bill . Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, the legislation mandates prominent AI developers to make their safety practices public and establishes a reporting framework for threats, making the state a trailblazer in AI regulation.
California Sets a National Standard for AI Oversight
The legislation, SB 53 , compels big AI firms like OpenAI and Meta to disclose publicly their safety and security practices. It also provides whistleblower protections for AI employees and creates CalCompute, a state-operated cloud computing platform. The action responds to increasing public worries regarding the dangers of powerful AI while continuing to foster innovation.
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