CA EO N-12-23 (GenAI)
California Executive Order N-12-23 — Generative Artificial Intelligence
CA · Cal. Exec. Order No. N-12-23 (Sept. 6, 2023)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 6, 2023
- Applies to
- California state agencies under the Governor's direct authority
- Enforced by
- California Department of Technology (CDT) / Government Operations Agency (GovOps)
Governor Newsom's EO N-12-23 directs California agencies to study generative AI's risks and uses and to develop a deployment framework. It produced the 2024 GenAI Procurement and Use Guidelines, governing how state agencies acquire and use GenAI tools.
Who is protected: Californians interacting with state agencies that deploy GenAI
Legal detail
Newsom EO N-12-23 (Sept. 6, 2023): directs CDT, GovOps, OPR, and CalCCC to issue a generative-AI risk-and-opportunity report; develop GenAI procurement guidelines; pilot GenAI in state services; and train the state workforce on responsible GenAI use. Established the foundation for California's 2024 GenAI Procurement and Use Guidelines and the AI Community of Practice.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | CA |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | September 6, 2023 |
| Citation | Cal. Exec. Order No. N-12-23 (Sept. 6, 2023) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Agency page | Executive Order N-12-23 — Office of Governor Gavin Newsom |
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