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Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Introduces Groundbreaking Bill to Regulate AI Use for Children

AB 1064 Establishes Oversight Board to Ensure AI Technologies Used by Children Are Safe and Ethical

[Sacramento, CA] – Today, Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, in partnership with Common Sense Media, introduced AB 1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, a first-of-its-kind bill aimed at safeguarding children from the growing risks of artificial intelligence (AI).

Broad Coalition Unites to Address Algorithmic Discrimination in California

Legislation to be Introduced to Protect Californians from AI-Driven Discrimination

[Sacramento, CA] Today, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) was joined by a coalition of labor, tech accountability, and consumer protection advocates to announce their partnership to address the growing need for safeguards against algorithmic discrimination.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Introduces AB 432: The Menopause Care Equity Act

Legislation Expands Coverage and Education to Close the Care Gap for Millions of Women

[SACRAMENTO, CA] – Menopause and perimenopause impact half the population, yet healthcare coverage, provider education, and public awareness remain severely lacking. Women experiencing these natural life stages are often left to “tough it out” without adequate medical guidance or treatment.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan Introduces the AI Copyright Transparency Act

Legislation Requires GenAI developers to provide copyright owners with information about how their copyrighted materials are used.

[Sacramento, CA] – Today, Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) introduced AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, aimed at increasing transparency around the use of copyrighted materials to train generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) systems and models.

Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan and Attorney General Bonta Introduce AB 56 to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis Linked to Social Media

Legislation Requires Surgeon General-Endorsed Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms to Protect Adolescents and Empower Families

[San Francisco, CA] – Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda ) has introduced AB 56, groundbreaking legislation aimed at addressing the growing mental health crisis among adolescents caused by excessive social media use.