California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law Senate Bill 813 and Assembly Bill 1405, establishing the first legal framework in the United States requiring independent audits of artificial intelligence developers. These new regulations in California aim to ensure ethical transparency and proactively assess potential risks associated with advanced AI technologies before public release. The legislation focuses on accountability for companies creating powerful AI systems. Governor Newsom is urging Donald Trump to implement similar measures nationally. The bills mandate external and independent audits focused on safety and bias. This move positions California as a leader in responsible AI development and deployment within the United States. The laws hope to mitigate potential harms from rapidly evolving AI technologies.