California’s new AI safeguards

This week Governor Newsom signed “first in the nation AI safeguards.”

The Governor ‘s statement included that “California has taken nation-leading action to advance AI safety, transparency, accountability, and responsible innovation, but the scale and potential consequences of this technology demand sustained action from every level of government. The federal government must step forward with robust, national regulations that match the urgency of this moment.”

Senate Bill 813, authored by Senator Jerry McNerney (D – Pleasanton), which establishes a first-in-the-nation framework for independent verification organizations that can assess AI systems and models for compliance with state law.

Assembly Bill 1405, authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda), creating a state registry for AI auditors and establishing standards for their independence, transparency, and integrity.