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 41,686 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
41,079
minimal
400
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 83.5 |
| donaldfilimon/abi | 100.0 | minimal | 81.4 |
| astron-rpa | 100.0 | minimal | 81.2 |
| agent-os | 100.0 | minimal | 80.2 |
| atelier | 100.0 | minimal | 80.0 |
| agentics | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| enuno/unifi-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 78.6 |
| manaflow-ai/cmux | 100.0 | minimal | 78.4 |
| scout_apm_python | 100.0 | minimal | 78.4 |
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.