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California AI Order Requires Firms Seeking State Contracts to Have Safeguards Against Abuse
California mandates AI vendors to prevent illegal content, bias, and civil-rights violations, with agencies required to label AI media and propose a vendor certification framework.
- On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order requiring artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state to implement safety and privacy guardrails, aiming to protect civil liberties and prevent technology misuse.
- Federal policy from The White House recently discouraged state-level AI regulations, prompting Newsom to counter the Trump administration's hands-off approach as officials argue stronger guardrails are necessary.
- Under the directive, the Government Operations Agency and Department of Technology have 120 days to develop new certification and vetting processes, requiring vendors to document safeguards against discrimination and privacy harms.
- Mandating statewide standards for watermarking AI-generated content, Newsom's order aims to curb misinformation and deepfakes while expanding generative AI tools in public services to help residents navigate benefits.
- More than 100 state laws currently ban chatbots for young users or mandate system testing, while last week District Judge Rita Lin issued an injunction preventing the Pentagon from limiting Anthropic's AI usage.
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Newsom Signs Order Requiring AI Companies to Prevent Misuse
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on March 30 requiring AI companies seeking to do business with the state to implement policies to prevent the misuse of their technology. The order directs state agencies to recommend, within 120 days, new certifications for companies seeking to do business with California “to attest to and explain their policies and safeguards” to prevent their technology from being misused, including to di…
California Governor Gavin Newsom Cracks Down On AI Misuse With New Order Mandating Safeguards: 'While Tru
On Monday, California tightened oversight of AI, with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) rolling out sweeping new rules aimed at curbing misuse and protecting civil liberties. New AI Rules Target Misuse, Bias, Deepfakes Newsom signed an executive order requiring companies seeking contracts with the state of California to implement safeguards against AI misuse, including the creation of illegal content, harmful bias and civil rights violations. The ord…
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