SB 6284 — Providing Consumer Protections For Artificial Intelligence Systems
SB 6284 aims to provide consumer protections for artificial intelligence systems in Washington state. The bill seeks to address potential harms related to algorithmic discrimination and privacy risks associated with AI technologies. It is currently under review, with a recent public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means. The legislation is intended to establish safeguards for consumers against unfair or biased AI systems and unauthorized use of personal data.
Linked Incidents
5Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
13-year-old student exposed to historically inaccurate AI-generated images via Google Gemini, leading to system-wide pause for retooling
8-month-pregnant woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition error in front of children
Woman wrongfully arrested after AI facial recognition misidentification in US state she never visited
Security screening system users misinformed about AI accuracy by Evolv Technologies per FTC allegations
Middle-aged man wrongfully arrested after AI misidentification in criminal investigation
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