“The Department of Technology (CDT) recognizes the tremendous potential of AI and GenAI to improve the lives of California residents, support the state work force, and improve the efficiency of services delivered by the state,” says a Technology Letter that CDT published last month. “It also recognizes the use of AI and GenAI must be guided by principles of fairness, transparency, privacy, security, and accountability to ensure that the systems and technology used are protected.”
The letter explains “the processes, procedures, forms and contract language” pertaining to the Project Delivery Lifecycle that vendors need to know when doing business with the state. Many state contracts already require disclosure of products or services that incorporate AI.
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CDT and the Department of General Services are among the state departments involved in the expansion of GenAI use in government, and Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order in September 2023 guiding its use.
Among the state laws dealing with GenAI are:
- Senate Bill 896, the GenAI Accountability Act, intends to regulate and mitigate risks associated with GenAI technologies in California by requiring transparency, risk assessments and clear communication when AI is used in state government services.
- Assembly Bill 2013 requires public disclosure of the data used to train GenAI models, including summaries of the data sets and their sources.
- AB 2885 establishes uniform definitions for AI in California law.
