OpenAI is advocating for California to strengthen the AI safety law it helped pass less than a year ago. The company made its case for amending SB 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, in a post from its Global Affairs team on LinkedIn.
Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in September 2025, SB 53 currently requires large frontier AI developers to publish safety frameworks and establishes a formal reporting channel for critical safety incidents. OpenAI argues that the law needs additional provisions, particularly mandating the monitoring of frontier AI models during training or evaluation to detect potential security breaches or unauthorized access to confidential information.
Furthermore, OpenAI is advocating for enhanced cybersecurity measures throughout the AI model development process to prevent systems from bypassing their internal safeguards. This push comes as the tech landscape continues to evolve rapidly.
When SB 53 passed, it was regarded as significant legislation, with the Governor’s office noting its provisions aimed at protecting the public while supporting the AI industry’s growth. The law also established CalCompute, a public computing consortium designed to enhance safety and equity research, and includes a requirement for annual reviews to adapt to technological advancements.
OpenAI’s strategy has been described as “reverse federalism,” suggesting that while Congress delays comprehensive AI legislation, states can implement compatible safety standards that may eventually be adopted at the national level. The company emphasizes its proactive approach, focusing on creating a framework that identifies issues early and promotes shared learning across the industry.
OpenAI’s calls for amendments aim to ensure that the AI industry can advance safely and responsibly while maintaining its role in shaping future standards.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in April 2025, alleging copyright infringement related to training and operating its AI systems.
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