NEWSCENTRAL reports that California has approved the first law in the United States regulating advanced artificial intelligence models. The new act, SB 53 (Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act), according to the company’s analysts, has become a crucial step in shaping a system of AI regulation and technological transparency. The law requires major AI companies to disclose safety measures, report cyberattacks, malfunctions, and other critical incidents, as well as ensure whistleblower protection. It will take effect in 2026 and applies to companies with revenues exceeding $500 million or to models that demand high computational resources.
NEWSCENTRAL views this law as a compromise between innovation and AI regulation. After rejecting a stricter version of the bill, authorities decided not to hinder industry growth but to establish baseline transparency standards. According to Senior Analyst Freddy Miller, the absence of mandatory AI audits and a mechanism for shutting down dangerous models is a concession to corporations concerned about excessive government oversight, but the law opens new opportunities for transparency and control.
An important initiative introduced by the act is CalCompute – a state-run cloud infrastructure providing researchers and startups with access to computing power for AI training. The law also provides for an annual update of AI safety and reporting standards, although, as NEWSCENTRAL points out, control mechanisms remain unclear.
Critics argue that SB 53 targets only major tech giants, leaving out medium and niche AI projects used in medicine, education, and justice. NEWSCENTRAL emphasizes that these sectors require special attention, as AI-driven decisions directly affect people’s rights and safety.
Nevertheless, supporters of the law see it as the first step toward ethical artificial intelligence and more responsible cybersecurity practices. California once again confirms its status as the “legal laboratory of the United States,” laying the foundation for future AI regulation both nationally and internationally.
NEWS CENTRAL predicts that SB 53 will become the basis for the transition to a global system of responsible AI, where independent audits, reporting standards, and mechanisms of legal accountability will emerge. This will create a balance between technological progress, security, and public trust in artificial intelligence.