California Senate Introduces Two AI-focused Bills

January 3, 2024

United StatesU.S. States & Territories

Summary

As the California legislature reconvened in 2024, Sen. Steve Padilla introduced two AI-focused bills:

  • Senate Bill 892 would require the Department of Technology to establish safety, privacy, and nondiscrimination standards relating to AI services. The bill would prohibit the state from entering into any public contract for AI services unless the provider meets those standards. If passed, the bill would take effect in August 2025.
  • Senate Bill 893, the California Artificial Intelligence Research Hub Act (), would establish the California Artificial Intelligence Research Hub in the Government Operations Agency, which would be tasked with facilitating collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB892

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB893

 

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