On the Forefront Leading the Nation on Ethical AI Regulation

As Chair of the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, Rebecca is determined to protect people from a future where consequential decisions are made without their knowledge or consent. She has positioned California as the national leader in regulating Artificial Intelligence. In 2023, she introduced landmark legislation to prevent algorithmic discrimination to create a first-in-the-nation standard to prevent algorithmic bias.

Because AI is rapidly evolving, Rebecca believes the legislature must take action now to ensure AI is used ethically and responsibly, and in a way that benefits everyone. She's continuing to fight vigorously for protections so that unchecked AI usage does not ingrain social injustice even further into our institutions.

Key Accomplishments:

• First-in-Nation Anti-Discrimination Law (AB 331) – Requires developers and users to test automated decision systems for embedded biases

• Consumer Privacy Protection (AB 1008) – Expanded CCPA protections to include AI, ensuring personal information remains protected

• Protecting Artists (AB 1836) – Safeguards artists and performers from posthumous AI exploitation

• AI Definition (AB 2885) – Established clear statutory definition of "artificial intelligence"

• Large AI Model Transparency (AB 222) – Creates transparency requirements for AI models and data centers; protects ratepayers from increased energy costs

• AI Chatbot Child Safety (AB 1064) – Would have protected children from dangerous AI chatbots

• Leading Ethical AI Development for Kids Act – Would create oversight board to regulate AI tools used by minors

Rebecca hosted a Joint Informational Hearing at Stanford University examining how AI is reshaping copyright law and California's creative economy.