General

Covered AI audit

A regulated audit of an AI system or service.

Definitions (3)

The available summary uses the term but does not provide the full statutory definition. It appears to mean an audit activity subject to registration, independence, and reporting requirements under AB 1405.

An audit conducted to assess internal controls, processes, or systems implemented for an AI system or model that are necessary for compliance with state law. It is focused on verification and accountability, not a universal licensing or approval requirement.

A covered AI audit is an audit conducted to assess internal controls, processes, or systems implemented for an AI system or model that are necessary for compliance with state law. The statute uses this narrower concept to focus on compliance-related audits rather than all technical reviews of AI.

Assembly Bill No. 1405Definition 3 of 3