Large companies creating Artificial Intelligence models will need to disclose how they plan to mitigate risks from their emerging technologies. California is the home to several leading AI companies, which would be impacted, like Open AI, Alphabet (Google), Meta, and Anthropic. Some industry leaders in opposition argued that having states like California pass laws creates a patchwork approach that is difficult for companies to navigate. Governor Newsom argued that California is taking action because the federal government has declined to do so. It passed 59-7 in the Assembly, with Mother Lode Republican David Tangipa among the opposition.