AB 1405: Artificial intelligence: auditors: registration.

The proposed legislation aims to establish a framework for artificial intelligence (AI) auditors in California. By January 1, 2027, the state government will create a mechanism on its website for AI auditors to enroll and for individuals to report misconduct. Enrolled AI auditors must pay an enrollment fee and provide specified information, and they must comply with various requirements, including providing audit reports to auditees and refraining from accepting employment with auditees within 12 months. The state government will also create an AI auditors' enrollment fund, which will be used to administer the provisions of the law. The fund will be administered by the government operations agency, and all collected fees will be deposited into the fund. The law prohibits AI auditors from disclosing confidential information except in certain circumstances and prohibits retaliation agains…