California Legislature Advances Key AI and Privacy Bills to Governor's Desk
California's legislative session has concluded with the passage of several significant bills concerning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and privacy, which have now been sent to the Governor for approval. These bills address high-impact AI applications, including their use in employment decisions, consumer interactions with chatbots, and the creation of synthetic performers. A central theme across these legislative efforts is the emphasis on human oversight in consequential decision-making processes involving AI. Additionally, the proposed legislation seeks to regulate businesses involved in selling or sharing sensitive personal data and introduces new protections specifically for children's online privacy. Notable bills include SB 1130, which aims to regulate wearable devices with recording capabilities, and SB 1119, which expands upon existing chatbot laws by introducing risk assessments, parental controls, and independent child safety audits. Another bill, SB 947, focuses on regulating automated decision-ma... 
