EveryAILaw.comDoes California SB 53 (Frontier AI Transparency Act) require Transparency & Disclosure?
California • enforcing
Yes — 1 provision
Requirements at a glance
This regulation imposes 5 specific requirements for Transparency & Disclosure across 1 provision:
- Publish frontier AI framework — LFDs must write, implement, and clearly publish a frontier AI framework covering governance structures, catastrophic risk mitigation, cybersecurity practices, and standards alignment (§ 22757.12)
- Annual update — Framework must be updated and made public at least annually, and within 30 days of any material modification
- Redaction allowance — LFDs may redact trade secrets, cybersecurity practices, or national security items; unredacted versions retained 5 years
- Incident reporting to OES — Transmit summary of catastrophic risk assessments to California OES (§ 22757.13)
- Whistleblower channel — Establish anonymous internal channel for covered employees to report safety concerns
Frontier AI Framework Publication #
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Publish frontier AI framework | LFDs must write, implement, and clearly publish a frontier AI framework covering governance structures, catastrophic risk mitigation, cybersecurity practices, and standards alignment (§ 22757.12) |
| Annual update | Framework must be updated and made public at least annually, and within 30 days of any material modification |
| Redaction allowance | LFDs may redact trade secrets, cybersecurity practices, or national security items; unredacted versions retained 5 years |
| Incident reporting to OES | Transmit summary of catastrophic risk assessments to California OES (§ 22757.13) |
| Whistleblower channel | Establish anonymous internal channel for covered employees to report safety concerns |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Per violation | Up to $1M |