Far-Reaching AI Anti-Discrimination Bill Filed in California (2)

A key California lawmaker on Thursday introduced a far-reaching bill (AB 1018) that would ban discrimination from artificial intelligence tools, language her office first shared with Bloomberg Government. The measure contains more requirements for AI developers and users than past attempts.

Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D), who oversees all AI bills as chair of the Assembly’s privacy committee, revised her legislation from past years, working more in concert with consumer and labor advocacy groups to shore up support.

The measure’s scope goes beyond AI developers and affects various industries in areas such as employment, technology, hospitals, and real estate. ...