Requires a person placing a call through the use of an automatic dialing-announcing device to make an unrecorded, natural voice announcement before using AI-generated voices in calls. Requires person calling to disconnect device upon termination of the call by either the person calling or the person called and defines "artificial intelligence" and "artificial voice."
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This is a binding California state statute that amends the Public Utilities Code with mandatory requirements and legal enforceability through criminal penalties.
The document has minimal coverage of approximately 2-3 subdomains, with focus on fraud/manipulation (4.3) and misinformation (3.1). Coverage is concentrated on preventing deceptive practices in automated calling systems using AI-generated voices.
The document primarily governs the Information sector (telecommunications and automated calling services) and Professional and Technical Services sector (telemarketing and business communications). It regulates how AI-generated voices are used in automated dialing systems across various industries that use such calling technologies.
The document primarily governs the deployment and operational use of AI-generated voices in automatic dialing systems. It does not address earlier lifecycle stages like design, data collection, or model development.
The document explicitly defines and regulates artificial intelligence and artificial voices in the context of automated calling systems. It does not mention specific AI model types, compute thresholds, or distinguish between general-purpose and task-specific AI.
California State Legislature; California Assembly
The document is a California Assembly Bill enacted by the California State Legislature, as indicated by the legislative format and enactment clause.
California courts; California law enforcement agencies
Enforcement is through California's criminal justice system, as the bill creates or modifies crimes/infractions under state law.
No specific monitoring body is named in the document. Monitoring would occur through standard law enforcement complaint and investigation processes.
The law targets persons or organizations that place telephone calls using automatic dialing-announcing devices with AI-generated voices. These entities deploy AI voice technology in telecommunications.
3 subdomains (3 Minimal)