South Africa, Jan. 29 -- The California Attorney General's Office has issued a legal advisory outlining how the state's existing laws apply to AI, reinforcing the need for transparency, accountability, and compliance among AI developers and users.

This advisory warns that AI systems must not exacerbate bias, facilitate fraud, or contribute to misinformation.

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It also stresses that companies deploying AI tools must ensure their systems are tested and validated to meet ethical and legal standards.

The advisory highlights several key risks associated with AI, including:

Bias and discrimination: AI systems used for credit assessments, hiring, and medical diagnostics must not introduce or amplify biases against protecte...