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OpenAI urges California to strengthen AI safety bill
TechCrunch OpenAI says California should strengthen its AI safety bill
OpenAI has called on California lawmakers to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
Why it matters
A shift in stance from a major AI developer could accelerate state-level safety regulations, affecting how future AI models are built and deployed.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026