California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, Sept. 29, signed a first-in-the-U.S. law requiring the largest artificial intelligence (AI) companies to publicly disclose their security protocols, putting the state in the lead on increased industry accountability.
The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA) was designed based on the recommendations of California’s first national report released earlier this year, submitted by experts in this area, following growing concerns about the risks posed by AI.
California AI Safety Act
Today, I’m signing legislation to install common-sense guardrails ensuring the safety and further development of cutting-edge AI systems.
California is proving that it’s possible to both protect people and ensure our state’s growing industries continue to shape the future.
– Governor Gavin Newsom (@CAgovernor) September 29, 2025
“California has shown that we can put regulations in place to protect our communities while ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance,” Newsom said in a statement.
The Democrat stressed that California, as the fourth largest economy in the world, continues to be a leader in driving national and global legislation on artificial intelligence security, which builds public “trust” as this emerging technology rapidly evolves.
The bill passed was the second AI regulatory bill introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, who last year tried to pass a broader measure that triggered a debate with major companies such as Meta and OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT.
The legislator emphasized that his victory will place the state as a world leader in the commitment to security.
He highlighted that the U.S. Senate recently voted 99-1 to remove provisions in President Donald Trump’s funding bill, passed last July, that would have prevented states from enacting AI regulations.
California law also requires large technology companies to report critical security incidents and protect whistleblowers.
It also drives an industrial policy for AI through the creation of “CalCompute”, a public cloud computing cluster that provides AI infrastructure for startups and researchers.
California ha demostrado que podemos establecer regulaciones para proteger a nuestras comunidades y, al mismo tiempo, garantizar que la creciente industria de la IA siga prosperando. Esta legislación logra ese equilibrio
Gobernador Gavin Newsom
With information from EFE
