Large frontier developer

A frontier developer whose combined annual gross revenues with its affiliates exceeded $500 million in the preceding calendar year; entities meeting this threshold are subject to the Act's primary compliance requirements.

An entity defined by the Act as having trained at least one frontier model, typically characterized by significant computational resources expended or substantial revenue generated. These developers are subject to the Act's transparency and safety requirements.

An entity that develops or deploys frontier models, characterized by substantial computational resources, significant revenue thresholds, and the capacity to create AI systems that could pose severe or catastrophic risks to public safety.

Designated based on specific thresholds, typically involving revenue generation exceeding a certain amount (e.g., $500 million), indicating their substantial influence and capacity within the AI ecosystem.

A large frontier developer is an entity responsible for creating and managing the most powerful and general-purpose AI models, as defined by the California Department of Technology. These developers are subject to mandatory safety frameworks, incident reporting, and internal governance requirements under the Act.