"California's Ambitious AI Regulations: Going Beyond Biden's Order"

California Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is leading an effort to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in the state, specifically targeting algorithmic discrimination. While President Joe Biden's recent executive order on AI regulation was seen as a positive step, Bauer-Kahan believes that California can go further in creating a market for safe AI. She acknowledges that Washington would like to take the lead on AI regulation but believes that the rapid pace of AI development necessitates action at the state level. Despite her bill not passing this year, Bauer-Kahan remains optimistic about building consensus around AI regulation and plans to reintroduce a similar bill in the future. She emphasizes the need for California to set a high standard for AI regulation to avoid patchwork regulations and ensure innovation is balanced with societal protection.