California AI Safety Law

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 53, the nation's first state-level AI safety law. The bill requires major developers like OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic to disclose safety protocols, protects whistleblowers, and mandates reporting of serious incidents such as cyberattacks or deceptive AI behavior. While Anthropic supported the measure, other tech firms warned it could hinder innovation. California's move could shape national debates on AI regulation and set the standard for how powerful systems are governed.