SB 295: California Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2025.

This bill aims to prevent algorithmic collusion in businesses. It prohibits a person from distributing or making recommendations based on the use of a pricing algorithm to two or more competitors, if they know or should know that the algorithm processes competitor data. The bill also prohibits using a pricing algorithm that uses or incorporates competitor data under the same circumstances. A person who demonstrates reasonable due diligence before using such algorithms may be exempt from liability. The bill authorizes the attorney general and other authorities to bring civil actions for violating these provisions, seeking restitution, damages, and other relief. The bill does not affect antitrust laws and excludes the development and use of credit scores from its provisions.