OpenAI Urges California Lawmakers to Strengthen AI Safety Bill SB 53

22 Aug 2026, 10:00 pm · 21d ago · 1 min read · TechCrunch AI

OpenAI has called on California lawmakers to strengthen Senate Bill 53, an artificial intelligence safety measure that the company had previously opposed. The policy shift comes as state regulators and lawmakers across the United States increasingly seek to establish binding compliance frameworks and safety standards for frontier AI models. While OpenAI had raised concerns regarding earlier iterations of legislative proposals, the company is now advocating for robust safety measures. The development underscores escalating debates around AI governance, statutory accountability, and the regulatory oversight required to manage risks associated with advancing generative AI technologies.