Senate Bill 892 requires the Department of Technology to establish safety, privacy and nondiscrimination standards for AI services.
California State Senator Steve Padilla has introduced two bills to create a “safe and ethical framework” for artificial intelligence (AI) service providers working with the state. Padilla introduced both bills on Jan. 3, though the full documents were not published.
Senate Bill 892 requires the Department of Technology to establish safety, privacy and nondiscrimination standards for AI services. These standards would become mandatory for every AI company contracting with the state’s institutions from Aug. 1, 2025.
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