California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill into law Monday that aims to enhance online safety by creating barriers for AI tech developers.

Senate Bill 53, also known as the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA), has a goal of promoting the development and enhancement of new technology while protecting the freedom and safety of internet users. The legislation requires AI companies to disclose publicly the safety protocols that the companies use when they meet a “frontier” barrier. Companies confront “frontier” barriers when a huge amount of power is required to complete an AI computation. The protocols are meant to guard against activities that could cause mass destruction or mayhem, such as large-scale hacking projects.

In a statement, Newsom emphasized

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