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California Enacts SB 53: A Defining Step in Responsible AI Governance for Frontier AI Developers
California continues to lead the nation in artificial intelligence (“AI”) regulation with the recent enactment of Senate Bill (“SB”) 53—the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA” or the “Act”). Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this fall, the TFAIA takes effect January 1, 2026, and establishes significant oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements for advanced developers at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence….
By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP