CA AB2905

Requires automatic dialing-announcing devices to inform the person called whether the prerecorded message uses an artificial voice, in addition to existing announcement requirements.

Defines "artificial voice" as a voice generated or significantly altered using artificial intelligence, and defines "artificial intelligence" as an engineered or machine-based system that can infer from input how to generate outputs influencing physical or virtual environments.

Violations of Public Utilities Commission orders implementing this requirement constitute a crime.

Approved by Governor on September 20, 2024.

Declares no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts, as costs stem from changes to criminal penalties.