Automated decision systems.
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Overview
Assembly Bill 1018 aims to regulate the development and use of automated decision systems (ADS) in California. It establishes a framework for these systems, which use machine learning and artificial intelligence to make consequential decisions impacting individuals, such as employment, housing, and healthcare. The bill requires developers and deployers of ADS to conduct performance evaluations, provide disclosures to affected individuals, and offer an opportunity for appeal, with specific requirements for transparency and mitigating potential disparate impacts. It also establishes a process for the Attorney General to review and audit these systems.
Key provisions
- Requires developers of ADS to conduct performance evaluation impact assessments.
- Mandates disclosures to individuals affected by ADS decisions, including information about the system and its potential impacts.
- Establishes a right to appeal consequential decisions made by ADS.
- Requires developers and deployers to provide information about ADS to potential deployers.
- Defines ‘automated decision system’ and ‘consequential decision’ for regulatory purposes.
- Requires a process for the Attorney General to review and audit ADS performance.
- Creates a process for individuals to request correction of personal information used by ADS.
- Authorizes public entities to bring civil actions for noncompliance.
Who is affected
- Developers of automated decision systems
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