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California

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California AB 331: Automated Decision Systems

California Assembly Bill 331 would have required developers and deployers of automated decision systems to conduct annual impact assessments and allow individuals to opt out of consequential automated decisions in areas such as employment, housing, credit, and healthcare. The bill passed both chambers of the California legislature but was held in the Assembly Appropriations Committee in 2023 and was not sent to the Governor, reflecting the complex legislative dynamics around comprehensive AI regulation in California. It was reintroduced in modified form in subsequent sessions.

16 October 2023Data Privacy & ProtectionLabor & Workforce

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California AB 2013: Artificial Intelligence Training Data Transparency

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2013, requiring developers of AI systems trained on datasets of 1 million or more documents to post on their website documentation of the datasets used to train the AI, including the sources of data, whether personal information was included, and whether the data was synthetic. The law promotes transparency in AI training data and helps consumers and businesses evaluate potential biases or risks embedded in AI systems. It applies to AI systems made available to Californians on or after January 1, 2026.

17 September 2024Generative AIData Privacy & Protection

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California AB 2885: Artificial Intelligence — Definitions

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2885, establishing standardized definitions of artificial intelligence for use across California statutes, creating consistency in how AI is defined and regulated under state law. The law defines 'artificial intelligence' as an engineered or machine-based system that can generate outputs influencing real or virtual environments for a given set of objectives. By establishing a common statutory definition, the bill aimed to provide clarity for businesses, regulators, and courts interpreting California's growing body of AI legislation.

17 September 2024National Strategy

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California SB 942: California AI Transparency Act

Governor Newsom signed the California AI Transparency Act, requiring large providers of generative AI systems to implement and make freely available a provenance disclosure tool that allows users to assess whether content was generated by AI. Covered providers must include identifiable markers in AI-generated content and publish usage policies for their AI provenance tools. The law, which takes effect January 1, 2026, is aimed at combating the spread of deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation by establishing content provenance standards.

17 September 2024Generative AIData Privacy & Protection

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California AB 1008: Artificial Intelligence — Personal Information

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1008, clarifying that personal information stored in AI systems and large language models is covered under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The law addresses questions about how AI systems that have processed personal data can comply with CCPA rights such as the right to deletion, and requires covered businesses to implement technical measures to honor consumer rights requests even when personal data has been incorporated into AI model weights. This was a significant clarification for AI developers operating under California's privacy framework.

17 September 2024Data Privacy & ProtectionGenerative AI

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California SB 1047 Veto: Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act

Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1047, which would have imposed safety requirements and liability on developers of large frontier AI models trained above certain compute thresholds. In his veto message, Newsom stated that the bill applied stringent standards to only the largest AI models without focusing on the specific use cases that may pose the greatest risks, and could give a false sense of security while stifling innovation in California's AI sector. The veto attracted international attention as the most prominent legislative setback for comprehensive AI safety regulation in the United States.

19 September 2024National StrategyGenerative AI

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California AB 3030: Artificial Intelligence in Health Facilities

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 3030, requiring healthcare facilities that use generative AI to communicate with patients about clinical matters to include a specified disclosure identifying that the communication was generated by AI. The law applies to communications about appointment scheduling, diagnosis, treatment, and care management, and requires the disclosure to be clear and conspicuous. It was one of the first state laws specifically addressing the use of generative AI in patient-facing healthcare communications.

17 September 2024HealthcareGenerative AI

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California SB 896: Generative Artificial Intelligence — Assessments

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 896, requiring state agencies that use generative AI in high-risk decisions to conduct risk assessments and report findings to the Government Operations Agency. It also directed the Government Operations Agency to develop guidelines for state agencies on the safe and ethical use of generative AI, including procurement standards, transparency requirements, and risk mitigation strategies. The law directed a study of the environmental impacts of generative AI and potential mitigation measures.

17 September 2024Generative AINational Strategy

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California AB 2269: Automated Decision Systems — Regulations

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2269, directing the Department of Technology to convene a working group to develop recommendations for regulating automated decision systems used by state agencies, including accountability, transparency, and anti-discrimination requirements. The working group was tasked with producing a report with draft regulations for consideration by the Legislature. This laid groundwork for California's subsequent broader AI legislation by establishing a formal process for developing state AI governance standards.

14 September 2022Data Privacy & ProtectionNational Strategy

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California AB 2602: Contracts — Voice and Likeness Provisions — Artificial Intelligence

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2602, protecting performers from being contractually obligated to allow AI replicas of their voice or likeness to be used without meaningful negotiation and explicit consent provisions in their contracts. The law voids contract provisions that grant a company broad rights to create AI replicas of a performer's voice or likeness without describing the intended use and without the performer being represented by legal counsel or a union. It was a direct response to growing concerns in the entertainment industry about AI cloning of actors' and musicians' voices and likenesses.

19 September 2024Labor & WorkforceGenerative AI

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California AB 2839: Elections — Deceptive AI-Produced Content

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2839, prohibiting the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media depicting candidates within 120 days of an election without disclosure. The law creates a civil cause of action for candidates depicted in deceptive AI election content and authorizes courts to issue injunctive relief. It was part of a suite of California AI election integrity laws aimed at combating AI-generated disinformation in political campaigns.

19 September 2024Generative AIData Privacy & Protection

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California AB 1836: Likeness of Deceased Individuals

Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1836, extending California's personality rights protections to cover AI-generated digital replicas of deceased performers, requiring consent from a deceased person's estate before their voice, likeness, or performance can be reproduced using AI. The law applies to digital replicas used in audiovisual works, sound recordings, or performances, and provides estates with the right to injunctive relief and damages for unauthorized use. It addressed growing industry concerns about AI-generated content using the likenesses of deceased celebrities and performers.

28 September 2024Generative AILabor & Workforce

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