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In enacting this chapter, the Legislature finds and declares:(a) The Legislature recognizes the tremendous potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the lives of its citizens and the functioning of government. However, the Legislature also recognizes that the use of AI must be guided by principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability to ensure that the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected in the age of artificial intelligence.
(b) The Legislature declares that no individual or group should be discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic in the design, development, deployment, or use of AI systems.
(c) The Legislature affirms the importance of transparency in the use of AI systems. The public has the right to know when they are interacting with AI being used by the state, and to have a clear and conspicuous identification of that interaction.
(d) The Legislature recognizes that the use of AI systems must be consistent with the protection of privacy and civil liberties and must be guided by a commitment to equity and social justice. It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this legislation that all AI systems be designed and deployed in a manner that is both of the following:
(1) Consistent with state and federal laws and regulations regarding privacy and civil liberties.
(2) Minimizes bias and promotes equitable outcomes for all Californians.