The Digital Press

California’s proposed AI safety bill, SB 53, has gained a major endorsement from AI company Anthropic, aiming to impose transparency and safety requirements on the largest AI developers. The bill targets extreme AI risks and sets legal standards for safety frameworks and reporting before model deployment.

Why it matters: SB 53 seeks to legally enforce safety and transparency for major AI firms, addressing catastrophic risks like bioweapons or cyberattacks.

The big picture: The bill reflects growing state-level attempts to regulate AI amid slow federal action and industry resistance.

The stakes: Opposition from tech groups and concerns over stifling innovation highlight tensions between regulation and AI competitiveness.

Commenters say: Some view Anthropic’s support as regulatory capture, questioning why a large AI company backs costly regulations that could limit smaller competitors.