Calif. AG Reminds Industry, Consumers of AI-Related Rights After U.S. Senate Ousts Moratorium
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) on Wednesday reminded businesses and consumers about their AI-related rights under the state's data protection, consumer protection, health care and other laws.
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In a statement, Bonta also welcomed the U.S. Senate dropping its AI moratorium proposal (see 2507010071). Like “any emerging technology, there are risks to adoption without responsible, appropriate, and thoughtful oversight,” he said. “California is proud to have vigorously opposed the ban and remains committed to ensuring the rights of our residents are respected.”
Bonta highlighted two legal advisories from January concerning measures that cover consumer protection, civil rights, competition, data-protection, election misinformation and health care.
New Hampshire AG John Formella (D), president of the National Association of Attorneys General, issued a similar statement pointing to voice cloning, deceptive political content and material targeting children as “evidence of the urgent need for state-level oversight.” He called for continued state involvement while Congress works toward a comprehensive federal AI framework.