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AB 1609CA · house
Customer service chatbots.
Passed One ChamberArtificial IntelligencePrivacy & Technology
Sponsor
Rick Zbur (D)
Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Latest Action
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
AI Summary
The bill adds new rules for large private businesses that use AI chatbots for customer service in California. It bans them from pretending the bot is a person, forces a clear disclosure when a user might be misled, and requires prompt access to a human representative. Violations can be enforced by the Attorney General with penalties up to $10,000.
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