On Sep. 4, CAL LEG pass bill on generative artificial intelligence.
CAL LEG passed SB 896 titled the Generative Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act.
The bills would incorporate a new Chapter 5.9, Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools, into Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, CAL LEG 2-3-1.
Bill Provisions
Existing law requires the Secretary of Government Operations to developing standards for new technologies for state departments to determine digital content provenance.
This Bill would require the Department of Technology to perform a risk analysis of potential threats posed by generative artificial intelligence to California’s infrastructure.
Requires a high-level summary of the analysis be provided annually to the Legislature.
A disclaimer and instructions must be used by state agency that utilizes artificial intelligence to communicate with a person regarding government services or benefits.
Legislative History
On Jan. 3, 2024, bill introduced in the Senate; on May 24, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 24, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 26, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Sep. 4, 2024, bill was enrolled and presented to the governor for actioning.
Effectiveness
If enacted, bill will become effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approval
On Sep. 29, 2024, CAL LEG reported governor approved bill; assigned as Chapter 928.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 928, 9/29/2024; Bill, SB896, 9/5/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-3-1;
