AI Summary: California Frontier AI Act is an effective AI regulation
in US
focused on frontier_model_safety.
Maximum penalty: $10M to $50M per violation.
Nerq has assessed 41,734 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: California Frontier AI Act
California Frontier AI Act is a currently effective regulation focused on frontier_model_safety in US. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to $10M to $50M per violation for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | effective |
| Effective Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Region | US-CA |
| Country | US |
| Focus Area | frontier_model_safety |
| Max Penalty | $10M to $50M per violation |
| Per Violation | Varies by severity |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
sector_specific
Risk Classes
- covered_model
- not_covered
High-Risk Criteria
- {'frontier_models': ['compute_threshold', 'capability_threshold'], 'triggers': ['10^26_FLOPs', 'hazardous_capabilities']}
Requirements
- Safety and security protocols
- Third-party auditing
- Incident reporting
- Whistleblower protections
Agent Risk Distribution
41,126
minimal
401
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 92.9 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| openagents | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| harbor | 100.0 | minimal | 90.5 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.3 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 90.2 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 90.1 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.0 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 89.8 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 89.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under California Frontier AI Act?
California Frontier AI Act requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on frontier_model_safety. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does California Frontier AI Act classify AI risk?
California Frontier AI Act uses a risk-based classification: sector_specific. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under California Frontier AI Act?
Non-compliance with California Frontier AI Act can result in penalties up to $10M to $50M per violation. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.