Independent verification organization
A qualified third party that assesses AI safety and risk.
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The official materials describe these organizations as expert and independent assessors of AI systems and models. The state says SB 813 creates a framework for certifying them, but the precise certification and independence criteria are not included in the excerpt.
An independent verification organization is a third-party body intended to evaluate safety materials, model behavior, and related risk controls. In this framework, such organizations support state oversight by providing independent review of frontier AI systems and related disclosures.
An AI auditor designated by the Government Operations Agency as having demonstrated expertise in assessing risks posed by an AI system or model and identifying the metrics and methodologies used for that assessment. The role is intended to support credible third-party evaluation rather than replace the underlying compliance duties of developers or deployers.