Bill > SB00086

This bill aims to foster innovation and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) within the state by establishing new roles and programs. It mandates the creation of a Chief Data Officer within the Office of Policy and Management to oversee executive branch agencies' data management, sharing, and analytics, with the goal of enhancing state programs and policies and making data accessible to the public. This Chief Data Officer will also be responsible for identifying and publishing high-value data that could be useful for AI and machine learning systems to promote economic development, ensuring data quality and privacy protections are in place. Additionally, the bill proposes the development of an AI regulatory sandbox program, allowing businesses to temporarily test innovative AI products and services under relaxed regulations to encourage a competitive business environment. Finally, it introduces specific regulations for "companion chatbots," which are AI systems designed to mimic human interaction and meet social needs, requiring operators to clearly disclose when a user is interacting with an AI, implement protocols to prevent the chatbot from providing harmful content or engaging in sexually explicit discussions, and take special precautions when a user is a minor, including periodic breaks and preventing the generation of inappropriate content. Violations of these companion chatbot provisions will be treated as unfair trade practices enforced by the Attorney General.