AI tools that guide diagnosis or treatment must be checked for bias
Developers of AI systems that help with diagnosis or treatment decisions must make reasonable efforts to find and reduce risks of biased results, and disclose intended uses and risks. Hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices using them must monitor for bias.
Who it affects
Makers of clinical AI tools and the hospitals, clinics and practices using them
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 503: Health care services: artificial intelligence.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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