OpenAI said on September 9, 2026 it is pushing for mandatory, capability-based national AI safety requirements in the United States, including testing standards, independent assessments, cybersecurity protections and incident-reporting rules for the most advanced systems. Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane wrote that AI-accelerated development demands more than voluntary commitments and urged Congress to act before it adjourns in December. The company also backed four California bills, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 813 and AB 1405, which set up independent third-party evaluation and audits of AI systems.
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