California Governor Proposes Independent Watchdogs Within AI Safety System

California is proposing new regulatory infrastructure to govern artificial intelligence through independent verification organizations and registered auditors. State laws require standards for AI inspectors and child safety protections, while executive orders explore embedding outside evaluators in labs and testing emergency shutdown mechanisms. These measures shift the state oversight model away from relying solely on company disclosures toward regulated auditing.

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