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Technology

Sep. 30, 2025

Newsom signs AI law requiring safety testing disclosures

After vetoing a similar measure last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 53, establishing new rules for large AI models.

Newsom signs AI law requiring safety testing disclosures
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday to regulate the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry.

SB 53 will require developers of large-scale AI models to disclose safety testing results and report potential risks before releasing systems to the public.

Technology industry groups and web creators have frequently sued the state over its efforts to govern the internet -- and they have often won. But SB 53 may have a few factors on its side. After vetoing a stronger bill l...

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