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Gavin Newsom

Governor of California at the time

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We have a responsibility to protect Californians from potentially catastrophic risks of GenAI deployment. We will thoughtfully — and swiftly — work toward a solution that is adaptable to this fast-moving technology and harnesses its potential to advance the public good.

Gavin Newsom

Governor of California at the time

In a 2024 press release about his veto of SB 1047, Gavin Newsom said California should protect residents from potentially catastrophic risks of generative AI while pursuing an adaptable approach that advances public benefits.

Governor of CaliforniaPublished September 29, 2024 · date of remarks not establishedGovernor of California

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California has led the world in GenAI innovation while working toward common-sense regulations for the industry and bringing GenAI tools to state workers, students, and educators. “We have a responsibility to protect Californians from potentially catastrophic risks of GenAI deployment. We will thoughtfully — and swiftly — work toward a solution that is adaptable to this fast-moving technology and harnesses its potential to advance the public good.” Governor Gavin Newsom The Governor has asked the world’s leading experts on GenAI to help California develop workable guardrails for deploying GenAI, focusing on developing an empirical, science-based trajectory analysis of frontier

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The same release says Newsom vetoed SB 1047 because it imposed stringent standards based on model size rather than high-risk uses, and that he favored adaptable, science-based guardrails alongside other targeted AI laws.

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California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance. AI is the new frontier in innovation, and California is not only here for it – but stands strong as a national leader by enacting the first-in-the-nation frontier AI safety legislation that builds public trust as this emerging technology rapidly evolves.

Gavin Newsom

Governor of California at the time

In 2025, Gavin Newsom signed SB 53 into California law and said it balanced protecting communities with allowing the AI industry to grow.

Governor of CaliforniaSeptember 29, 2025Governor of California

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… published earlier this year — and helps advance California’s position as a national leader in responsible and ethical AI , the world’s fourth-largest economy, the birthplace of new technology, and the top pipeline for tech talent. “California has proven that we can establish regulations to protect our communities while also ensuring that the growing AI industry continues to thrive. This legislation strikes that balance. AI is the new frontier in innovation, and California is not only here for it – but stands strong as a national leader by enacting the first-in-the-nation frontier AI safety legislation that builds public trust as this emerging technology rapidly evolves.” Governor Gavin Newsom California works closely to foster tech leadership and create an environment where industry and talent thrive.

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The release describes SB 53 as a targeted law for large frontier AI developers, including transparency frameworks, critical-incident reporting, whistleblower protection, civil penalties for noncompliance, and annual recommendations for updates.

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