California AI Safety Bill SB 53 Passes, but Newsom May Veto
California lawmakers pass AI safety bill SB 53 — but Newsom could still veto the landmark legislation.
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California AI Safety Bill SB 53 Passes, but Newsom May Veto
California lawmakers just made a bold move by approving AI safety bill SB 53 , setting the stage for stricter rules on how large AI companies operate. The legislation now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, but uncertainty looms — he could still veto it. Image Credits:Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vox Media / Getty Images What SB 53 Means for AI Companies SB 53, authored by State Senator Scott Wiener, is designed to bring transparency and accountability to AI development. If signed into law, the bill would: Require major AI labs to disclose their safety protocols. Provide whistleblower protections for employees. Create a public cloud project, CalCompute , to expand compute access. Wiener explained that the bill reflects lessons learned from earlier efforts and incorporates advice from an AI policy panel assembled by Newsom himself. Why Newsom’s Signature Isn’t Guaranteed Even though California lawmakers passed AI safety bill SB 53 , there’s no guarantee it will become law. Newsom has previousl…
