OpenAI urges California to strengthen AI safety bill
By The BriefBrief
OpenAI said California should strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill it previously opposed. The company’s remarks call for revisions to the legislation as it moves forward.
WHO:OpenAI
WHAT:OpenAI urged California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill it previously opposed.
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:OpenAI is reacting to the status of SB 53, calling for it to be strengthened.
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