( September 10, 2026, 14:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills strengthening AI safeguards by establishing first-in-the-nation standards for third-party audits and independent assessments of AI systems. "California has taken nation-leading action to advance AI safety, transparency, accountability, and responsible innovation, but the scale and potential consequences of this technology demand sustained action from every level of government," Newsom said. "The federal government must step forward with robust, national regulations that match the urgency of this moment." Press release follows in full: ...
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