LOS ANGELES, March 31 (Xinhua) -- California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order requiring artificial intelligence (AI) companies seeking to do business with the state to meet stricter safety standards.
The order aims to explore stronger AI standards for state procurement and ensure companies demonstrate responsible policies that prevent misuse of their technology while protecting users' safety and privacy, according to a Monday release from Newsom's office.
California remains committed to ensuring that AI solutions adopted and deployed by the largest state in the nation cannot be misused by bad actors seeking to exploit their users' data, subvert their security, and violate their civil rights, said the release.
"California's always been the birthplace of innovation. But we also understand the flip side: in the wrong hands, innovation can be misused in ways that put people at risk," Newsom said.
He added that the state will use "every tool" to ensure companies protect users' rights rather than exploit them.
The order also commits to expanding California's use of Generative AI to help deliver improved state services, including a new AI-directed tool to help Californians navigate available programs and benefits by life event, such as starting a business or finding a job, said the release. ■
