California sets AI audit rules as industry pushes for federal standards
By Amy Miller ( September 10, 2026, 19:08 GMT | Comment) -- California is laying the groundwork for more independent AI audits and assessments, even as Governor Gavin Newsom and major AI companies push Congress to establish nationwide standards. But as federal legislation remains stalled, the new California laws are likely a preview of what's to come from other states next year.Artificial intelligence companies and California's governor are calling for federal AI regulations, even as the state imposes new standards for third-party audits and independent assessments of AI systems....
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