California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Order N-6-26, a “first-in-the-nation” order aimed at preparing workers, businesses, and communities for potential workforce disruption associated with artificial intelligence. While the order does not create immediate new compliance obligations for employers, it is an important development for California businesses because it previews where state policy, regulation
Eric J. Felsberg
Eric J. Felsberg is a principal in the Long Island, New York office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Eric is the leader of the firm’s AI Governance and Bias Testing and Pre-Employment Assessments subgroups, as well as the Technology industry group. An early adopter, Eric has long understood the intersection of law and technology and the influence artificial intelligence has on employers today and will have on the workforce of the future.
Recognized as a leading voice in the industry, Eric monitors laws, regulations and trends, providing practical advice and answers to emerging workplace issues before his clients even know to ask the questions. He partners with clients to develop AI governance models, and provides advice and counsel on AI use policies, ethics and transparency issues related to AI products, systems and services. Eric leverages his considerable knowledge of the technology and AI industries to create meaningful partnerships with developers and distributors of AI models and tools and owners of content and data used to train AI applications for the benefit of his clients. He delivers user-friendly counsel and training to employers on everyday employment and compliance issues arising from federal, state and local regulations.
Senate Bill 53: A Move Toward Transparency and Reporting Requirements for Large Developers of AI Models
California’s Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 53, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for advanced AI. The law takes effect January 1, 2026.
SB 53 is designed to govern what it calls “frontier” AI models, which are large, cutting-edge systems built by major developers with substantial resources. The central aim of the law is…