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AI Overview
California has a regulation score of 9/10 (restrictive), with 12 enacted AI laws and 15 pending bills. Total tracked lobbying activity: $85.0M. Key companies active: Meta, Google, Apple.
California
California leads the nation in AI regulation with comprehensive legislation covering algorithmic accountability, automated decision-making, and AI safety standards. The state's proximity to Silicon Valley has driven intense legislative activity, with landmark bills addressing everything from deepfakes to frontier model safety requirements.
Restrictive Regulation38 Total Bills
9
Restrictive12
Enacted
15
Pending
$85.0M
Lobbying
Key Laws & Legislation
- •CA SB 1047 - Frontier AI Safety Act
- •CA AB 2013 - AI Training Data Transparency Act
- •CA SB 942 - California AI Transparency Act
- •CA AB 331 - Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act
Key Legislators
D
Sen. Scott Wiener
Senate · AI Safety Bill Author
D
Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Assembly · Privacy & Technology Committee Chair
D
Sen. Josh Becker
Senate · Technology & Innovation Committee Member
D
Asm. Buffy Wicks
Assembly · Judiciary Committee Chair
All California AI Bills (8)
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