Anthropic is endorsing SB 53
19 hours ago
- #Frontier AI
- #SB 53
- #AI Regulation
- Anthropic endorses SB 53, a California bill regulating powerful AI systems developed by frontier AI developers.
- SB 53 requires large companies to develop safety frameworks, publish transparency reports, and report critical safety incidents.
- The bill includes whistleblower protections and holds companies accountable for their commitments with monetary penalties.
- SB 53 focuses on large companies, exempting startups and smaller companies from unnecessary regulatory burdens.
- The bill aims to create a level playing field by making disclosure mandatory for AI capabilities posing public safety risks.
- Anthropic suggests improvements, such as refining the computing power threshold for regulation and requiring more detailed safety evaluations.
- Regulations should evolve with AI advancements to maintain a balance between safety and innovation.
- Anthropic commends Senator Wiener and Governor Newsom for their leadership and encourages the passage of SB 53.