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AI Summary
This bill mandates employers to notify workers about the use of AI tools in employment decisions and maintain an updated list of such tools, with enforcement by the Labor Commissioner.
Business Impact
If you use AI tools for employment decisions in California, you must notify workers and maintain a list of tools or face $500 fines per violation.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
California's AB 1898 aims to enhance transparency regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Employers will be required to inform workers about AI tools used in decision-making. This legislation seeks to protect workers' rights and ensure accountability in the use of AI technologies.
Key Provisions
- Employers must provide written notice to workers about AI tool usage in employment decisions.
- Notice must include specific employment-related decisions affected by AI tools.
- Employers must maintain and annually provide an updated list of AI tools and their job impacts.
- Workers can file civil actions for damages due to adverse actions from AI tool usage.
- Penalties for violations can reach up to $500 per occurrence.
- The bill applies statewide, including to charter cities.
Latest Legislative Action
In committee: Held under submission.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Schultz | Author |
Compliance Checklist
Provide written notice to workers about AI tool usage
Who: Employers
Deadline: Within specified time after AI tool usage
Penalty: $500 per violation
Who: Employers
Deadline: Within specified time after AI tool usage
Penalty: $500 per violation
Maintain and provide an updated list of AI tools annually
Who: Employers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: $500 per violation
Who: Employers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: $500 per violation
Full Legal Analysis
AB 1898 requires employers to provide written notice to workers when AI tools are used to assist in employment-related decisions. This notice must be given within a specified timeframe and include details about the decisions likely affected by the AI tools. Employers are also mandated to maintain an updated list of all AI tools in use and their impacts on jobs, which must be shared with workers annually. The bill allows for enforcement by the Labor Commissioner or public prosecutors, and it grants workers the right to file civil actions for damages due to adverse actions resulting from AI tool usage. Violations of the bill can result in penalties of up to $500 per occurrence. The bill asserts that it addresses a matter of statewide concern, thus applying to all cities in California, including charter cities.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View AB 1898 on official legislature website →
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