Major software group opposes California AI impact assessment bill, urges changes

BSA-The Software Alliance has come out against a bill in the California legislature that would set new impact assessment requirements for artificial intelligence developers and deployers, and among its provisions ban the use of automated decision-making tools when a deployer finds a “reasonable risk” of algorithmic discrimination.

AI companies and national tech groups have been weighing in on major AI bills awaiting final action in the Golden State with Aug. 31 the deadline for bills to pass the legislature. Gov....