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End AI Rent Hikes Act – SB 52
We all deserve a safe and stable home, regardless of our circumstances. When we all have a stable place to call home, our communities and California thrive.
Did not pass Sponsored by TechEquity Action
Housing and Algorithms
We all deserve a safe and stable home, regardless of our circumstances. Landlords are increasingly using AI-backed technology with baked-in bias to decide who they rent to.
145 research items
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How Californians Feel About AI – Findings From the 2026 AI Compass
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They’re watching you, and raising your prices – surveillance pricing, explained
By now, you probably know that companies have amassed a treasure trove of data on you.
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Companies are using AI to put the squeeze on California families—but it doesn’t have to be this way
Today, working families feel the squeeze everywhere—from rent and utility costs to groceries.
In the legislature
The 2026 bills on this issue. TechEquity Action, our 501(c)(4), leads the legislative work.
| Bill | What it does | Author | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 52 | End AI Rent Hikes Act | Pérez | Sponsored | Did not pass |
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