California invites residents to help shape statewide AI policy

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday launched the statewide rollout of Engaged California, a public participation platform designed to gather resident feedback on how artificial intelligence is affecting workers, government services and the broader economy across the state.

The platform allows Californians to weigh in directly on issues ranging from workplace automation to the responsible use of generative AI in government. The feedback will help guide decisions by state officials, according to the website. In a statement announcing the launch, Newsom said the government wants residents to have a “seat at the table” as the state develops its AI policy frameworks.

“We’ve got to be clear-eyed about this moment: AI is moving fast, bringing enormous opportunity, but also real risks. Engaged California is making sure people aren’t just spectators, but participants in decision-making and state policy,” Newsom said in the press release.

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