California AB489 prohibits AI systems from using terms implying licensed health care professionals provide advice.

California AB489 adds provisions to the Business and Professions Code, prohibiting the use of terms, letters, or phrases implying a licensed health care professional provides care through AI or generative AI systems. Each use of a prohibited term, letter, or phrase constitutes a separate violation. Violations are subject to jurisdiction of the appropriate health care professional licensing board, which may pursue remedies including injunctions. The bill specifies no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to its nature as a crime or infraction change.

California AB489 prohibits AI systems from using terms implying licensed health care professionals provide advice.

California AB489 adds provisions to the Business and Professions Code, prohibiting the use of terms, letters, or phrases implying a licensed health care professional provides care through AI or generative AI systems. Each use of a prohibited term, letter, or phrase constitutes a separate violation. Violations are subject to jurisdiction of the appropriate health care professional licensing board, which may pursue remedies including injunctions. The bill specifies no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to its nature as a crime or infraction change.