Key California Lawmaker Unveils AI Anti-Discrimination Measure

A key California lawmaker filed highly anticipated legislation late Thursday that would prohibit discrimination from AI software, as businesses increasingly turn to the emerging technology and automation to make hiring and other important decisions.

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D) revamped her bill after her previous legislation died last year due to state budget concerns and opposition from tech groups. Her new measure (A.B. 2930) though could still encounter those same problems in a bid toward passage this year.

Bauer-Kahan’s initial bill last year was the only comprehensive state-level AI legislation then, and it inspired similar measures this year in ...