California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes

By TRÂN NGUYỄN
Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers have advanced a host of artificial intelligence proposals that would protect jobs, build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw deepfakes involving elections or pornography. Corporations have been weaving the rapidly evolving technologies into the daily lives of Americans without much oversight. California touts itself as a global hub for artificial intelligence development. The state is exploring ways to leverage the powerful technologies for public good while also cracking down on AI abuses such as discrimination in hiring. Experts say California’s strong privacy laws put it in a good position to enact AI regulations even as efforts elsewhere fall short.