California Sets Rules for AI Verification, Citing $400K Token Cost in OpenAI Probe

California’s legislature has enacted SB 813, mandating state certification of independent organizations to verify advanced AI models by January 2028. One investigation, the METR inquiry into OpenAI’s Hugging Face incident, used around $400,000 worth of API credits from OpenAI, employing a model similar to the one involved in the attack. This move underscores California’s commitment to regulating AI development and accountability.