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California Governor Newsom approves groundbreaking AI safety legislation SB 53

California Governor Newsom approves groundbreaking AI safety legislation SB 53

Bitget-RWA2025/09/30 04:00
By:Bitget-RWA

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially enacted SB 53, marking the nation’s first law to impose new transparency standards on major AI corporations.

SB 53, which was approved by the state legislature two weeks prior, mandates that leading AI organizations — such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google DeepMind — disclose their safety measures. The law also provides whistleblower protections for employees at these firms.

Furthermore, SB 53 establishes a process for both AI companies and the public to notify California’s Office of Emergency Services about significant safety incidents. Firms are also obligated to report events involving crimes carried out autonomously by AI, such as cyberattacks, as well as deceptive actions by AI models that are not addressed by the EU AI Act.

The legislation has sparked a range of responses within the AI sector. Many technology companies have warned that state-specific AI laws could result in a confusing patchwork of rules that might stifle progress, though Anthropic has voiced its support for the measure. Meta and OpenAI, on the other hand, have opposed the bill, with OpenAI even publishing an open letter urging Governor Newsom not to sign SB 53.

This new law comes at a time when some of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures are investing hundreds of millions in super PACs to support candidates who favor minimal AI regulation. Recently, leaders from OpenAI and Meta have launched pro-AI super PACs aimed at promoting candidates and legislation that are supportive of artificial intelligence.

Nevertheless, California’s actions may serve as a model for other states seeking to address the risks associated with unchecked development of advanced technologies. In New York, lawmakers have passed a similar proposal, which now awaits a decision from Governor Kathy Hochul.

“California has shown that we can put safeguards in place to protect our residents while also fostering a thriving AI sector,” Newsom stated. “This law achieves that balance. AI represents the next wave of innovation, and California is not only ready but is leading the nation by adopting the first frontier AI safety law, building public confidence as this technology rapidly advances.”

Governor Newsom is also considering another measure — SB 243 — which recently passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan backing. This bill would regulate AI companion chatbots, requiring operators to adopt safety measures and holding them legally responsible if their bots fail to comply.

SB 53 is Senator Scott Wiener’s second effort to pass AI safety legislation, following Newsom’s veto of his broader SB 1047 last year after significant resistance from AI firms. For this bill, Wiener engaged with major AI companies to help them understand the revisions he made.

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