OpenAI Urges Governor Gavin Newsom to Strengthen California AI Safety Legislation
OpenAI has asked California Governor Gavin Newsom to toughen safety requirements in state artificial intelligence legislation, including mandatory shutdown controls and independent audits.
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OpenAI has sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom asking him to strengthen AI legislation, according to The Information. A senior company official wrote that OpenAI supports new requirements for artificial intelligence developers, specifically calling for mandatory shutdown controls for AI models. [1]
The Information reported that OpenAI recommended strengthening California bill SB53. In addition to shutdown controls, the company called for mandated annual independent audits and stronger cybersecurity practices across artificial intelligence firms. [1]
Newsom is a member of the Democratic Party and has served as the 40th governor of California since 2019. He previously served as lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019 and as mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. [2]
The recommendation comes as public sector policies and laws surrounding artificial intelligence continue to emerge in jurisdictions worldwide. Global international organizations, including the OECD and the IEEE, are also navigating the evolving regulatory landscape despite lacking direct enforcement power. [3]
In short
- OpenAI sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom urging stronger AI regulations.
- OpenAI called for mandatory shutdown controls for AI models and mandated annual independent audits.
- The Information reported that OpenAI specifically recommended strengthening California bill SB53.
Sources
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- [1]OpenAI Asks Gov. Newsom to Strengthen AI RegulationsThe Information, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Gavin Newsom on Wikipedia
- [3]Regulation of artificial intelligence on Wikipedia
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