Bill > SF1886

This bill, titled the "Individual communication with artificial intelligence disclosure requirement provision," aims to protect consumers by requiring businesses to be transparent when individuals are interacting with artificial intelligence (AI). AI is defined as a system that can infer from its inputs how to generate outputs like content or decisions, influencing the real or virtual world. The bill states that it is an unfair or deceptive trade practice for a business to fail to disclose when someone is having a textual or spoken conversation with AI. Furthermore, it's considered deceptive if a business misleads a reasonable person into believing they are talking to a human, either by not clearly stating they are interacting with AI or if the person genuinely believes they are speaking with a human. Businesses using AI must also offer an option for individuals to communicate with an actual human instead of AI, through various means like electronic communication, calls, or in-person meetings. Individuals harmed by violations can sue for damages, including statutory damages up to $1,000, injunctions, and legal fees, while the attorney general can also enforce the law with civil penalties up to $5,000,000.