California has released a draft AI policy report, reinforcing its leadership in the field. Led by experts including Stanford’s Dr. Fei-Fei Li and commissioned by Governor Gavin Newsom, the report advocates for responsible AI development through evidence-based policies, transparency, and safety standards. Newsom emphasized California’s pivotal role in shaping the future of AI, given its status as home to many of the world’s top AI companies.
California has released a draft AI policy report emphasizing responsible development through science-based standards, transparency, and public input. Key focus areas include using AI for public good, strengthening education and workforce training, and addressing AI-related risks. The state invites feedback on the report until April 8, 2025.
AI company Anthropic supports the initiative, highlighting alignment with its own transparency and safety practices. Both the state and Anthropic stress the importance of collaborative governance and economic impact monitoring to ensure AI benefits society while supporting innovation.