A clear breakdown of California’s first frontier-AI regulation, and the whistleblower rules shaping AI safety oversight.
The Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (TFAIA) imposes new safety, reporting and disclosure requirements on companies developing advanced AI systems, along with strong whistleblower protections designed to encourage early reporting of AI-related risks.
This white paper provides a concise, attorney-focused overview of:
The distinction between frontier developers and large frontier developers under the statute
Whistleblower protections for reporting catastrophic risks, safety failures, model misuse or security breakdowns
Public-disclosure requirements and 15-day reporting of critical safety incidents, including model-control loss, cyberattacks and large-scale harm events
Required internal systems such as anonymous reporting channels, safety-incident training and documentation practices
Examples illustrating how protected reporting works in real-world AI environments
Best-practice guidance for attorneys on investigations, privilege, internal processes and anti-retaliation measures
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Get the essential breakdown of how whistleblower protections fit into California’s emerging AI-safety framework and what compliance requires from developers and their counsel.
