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Government & Policy · 3 min read

Governor Newsom Signs California's First AI Safeguards Law, Calls on Congress to Follow

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 53 into law on September 9, establishing the country's first mandatory AI audit requirements and calling on Congress to pass federal legislation.

Sep 15

Government & Policy · 4 min read

California's Frontier AI Safety Bill Lands on Newsom's Desk — September 30 Deadline

California's Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier AI Models Act passed both chambers and awaits Governor Newsom's signature by September 30, which would make California the first US state to mandate pre-deployment safety testing for large AI models.

Sep 12

Government & Policy · 3 min read

Gov. Newsom Orders California to Factor AI Harm Into State Procurement Contracts

California Governor Newsom signed an executive order requiring state agencies to independently assess AI-related harms before signing tech contracts, immediately affecting billions in state procurement.

Apr 22

Government & Policy · 3 min read

California Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Factor AI Harm into Contract Decisions

Governor Newsom has ordered California state agencies to factor AI-related harms into vendor evaluations and contract decisions — adding a new accountability layer to billions in state technology procurement.

Apr 19

Government & Policy · 4 min read

Newsom Orders California Agencies to Weigh AI Harms in State Contracting Rules

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to build AI harm standards into government contracting requirements, targeting CSAM generation and civil liberties violations.

Apr 12 · 1 found helpful