Who Governs AI

Democracies are supposed to reflect the sentiments of everyday people, and AI has become a top-tier economic and safety concern for California voters.

23 research items · 3 bills

Findings

All 23 research items on Who Governs AI

ReportSeptember 9, 2026

How Californians Feel About AI – Findings From the 2026 AI Compass
MemoApril 1, 2026

The Political Dynamics of AI in California

In partnership with Diffusion.Au
MemoApril 1, 2026

Beyond Big Tech

In partnership with AI Now

October 13, 2026
How young Californians feel about AI
Update
September 23, 2026
A year of AI changed California’s habits, but not its conviction
Update
April 28, 2026
Our 2026 legislative agenda: Creating a more equitable modern tech economy
Update
April 21, 2026
Californians want AI legislation, but Big Tech is spending to push its own interests
Update
April 1, 2026
AI & Affordability in California
Memo
April 1, 2026
AI & California’s Labor Market
Memo

In the legislature

The 2026 bills on this issue. TechEquity Action, our 501(c)(4), leads the legislative work.

2026 bills on Who Governs AI
Bill	What it does	Author	Position	Outcome
SB 574	AI in the legal field	Umberg	Supported	Signed
SB 1050	AI Advertisement Integrity Act	Ashby	Supported	Signed
SB 1159	Transparency around AI	Cabaldon	Supported	No outcome reported

Events

Nothing on this issue is scheduled right now. These are the most recent.

August 19, 2025
Who Shapes the AI Story? How Californians Feel About AI
March 15, 2024
AI, Equity, and a People-First Policy Approach

In the news

Newsroom

October 7, 2026
The trouble with tech PACs
Politico
November 5, 2025
TechEquity restructures to advance people-first AI in California
Press release

Connected issues

All twelve issues

Corporate Power

Competition and Antitrust

Also Economic Agency

16 research items · 3 bills
Economic Agency

Surveillance Pricing

Also Corporate Power

3 research items · 1 bill
Economic Agency

Housing and Algorithms

Also Corporate Power

145 research items

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