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Rob Bonta

California attorney general

Allowing federal agencies to buy or compile, analyze, and use large profiles of information about Americans without limits, oversight, or accountability undermines the public’s faith in our system of governance and is dangerous for democracy.

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Ban governments from using AI to conduct mass surveillance of citizens

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AI Verified The quote says mass collection and analysis of Americans' data without limits or oversight is dangerous, which supports banning government AI mass surveillance. Model: gpt-5. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Bonta's quote is plainly in favor of limiting government mass surveillance, so the recorded answer 'for' matches. Model: gpt-5. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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AI Verified Verified against the California DOJ press release: Bonta's mass-surveillance warning is quoted verbatim in the March 24, 2026 release. Model: gpt-5. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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Ban the use of AI for mass surveillance

I urge Congress to take action now and limit the ability of the federal government to deploy mass surveillance on Americans.

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Replace cookie banners with automated privacy signals from your browser or device that websites and apps must obey

Global Privacy Control is the easiest way to limit the number of third parties that have access to our personal information and online behavioral data. I also encourage mobile device manufacturers to develop an easy, GPC-like feature that consumers c...

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States should retain the right to set stricter AI safety standards than the federal government

Any federal AI law should serve as a floor, not a ceiling, preserving flexibility for states to go further where necessary to protect their residents.

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