arXiv
Date of Publication: June 2025

Authors:

  • Jonathan Zittrain
This report examines the opportunities and risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence systems and proposes a framework for AI policymaking in California. Drawing on empirical research, historical analysis, simulations, and multidisciplinary expertise, the authors outline policy principles grounded in a “trust but verify” approach to AI governance. The report emphasizes balancing innovation with safeguards to mitigate material risks related to safety, accountability, transparency, and societal impact, positioning California as a central actor in shaping frontier AI regulation and governance.

Citations

Bommasani R, Singer SR, Appel RE, Cen S, Cooper AF, Cryst E, Gailmard LA, Klaus I, Lee MM, Raji ID, Reuel A, Spence D, Wan A, Wang A, Zhang D, Ho DE, Liang P, Song D, Gonzalez JE, Zittrain J, Chayes JT, Cuellar MF, Fei-Fei L. The California report on frontier AI policy. arXiv. 2025; arXiv:2506.17303 [cs.CY].