AI Auditors and California's New Legal Regulations
Independent auditors and evaluation standards are gaining legal backing in California to mitigate risks in artificial intelligence systems.
Independent evaluators tasked with auditing potential risks of artificial intelligence technologies and new laws regulating these processes are at the center of the agenda in California. Regulations signed by Governor Gavin Newsom establish standards and a registry for independent auditing organizations.
California's New Artificial Intelligence Laws
Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws establishing standards for independent verification organizations and creating a registry where auditors will be listed.
Experts are evaluating whether auditors should be embedded within companies developing the most powerful artificial intelligence systems.
Conflicts of Interest and Financial Risks
Independent auditors signing contracts with the technology companies they evaluate brings the risk of conflicts of interest.
Experts argue that the funding model must change to prevent repeating mistakes similar to the bond rating system before the 2008 crisis.
International Support and Global Cooperation
Approximately 30 countries have supported a joint international declaration calling for independent artificial intelligence evaluations.
California continues to work with international partnerships in applications such as artificial intelligence regulations and content watermarking.