California invites residents to help shape statewide AI policy

Source Domain: statescoop.com

California Gov. Gavin Newsom initiated the statewide rollout of “Engaged California,” a new public participation platform aimed at gathering feedback from residents on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across various aspects of life in the state.
The platform allows Californians to provide direct input on issues such as workplace automation and the responsible use of generative AI in government, with the goal of influencing state policy and decision-making.
The current first phase of the platform focuses on collecting public feedback. Users can create profiles and respond to questions about their personal experiences with AI in the workplace, its economic impact, and their suggestions for governmental action.
A second phase, anticipated to begin this summer, will include live forums where selected Californians will discuss potential policy recommendations in more depth.
The rollout of Engaged California follows Newsom’s earlier executive order in March that enhances procurement requirements for AI vendors, mandating safeguards against bias, civil rights violations, and harmful content.
The article was written by Sophia Fox-Sowell, who reports on AI, cybersecurity, and government regulation, previously working as a multimedia producer for CNET.

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