Who We Are
Tech Oversight California is an advocacy organization that brings together policy, organizing, and communications experts to champion policy for tech accountability in Sacramento to foster a safer and healthier internet for all Californians.
What We Do
We coordinate and collaborate with organizations across California to engage and mobilize policymakers and the public towards meaningful tech policy reforms that address Big Tech’s toxic business model and provide powerful online protections for Californians.
What We’re Fighting For
Privacy
Strong data protections for all Californians.
Safety
Default settings and designs for safety online in California.
Competition
Fair competition for all businesses online in California.
Recent News
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First in Decoded: Please Don’t Destrory
A coalition of labor unions and consumer advocates this morning are asking California’s privacy watchdog to defy Big Tech and advance potentially sweeping regulations for algorithms that influence everything from hiring to health care.
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Lawmakers address risks of companion chatbots
The California Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would place guardrails on companion chatbots, the latest target in lawmakers’ efforts to address youth online safety.
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Looking to California’s AI Policy—Balancing Innovation and Accountability
Yet California is also home to a powerful ecosystem of advocates and experts dedicated to responsible tech development. Common Sense Media and newly-launched Tech Oversight Project-California are working on kids safety, data privacy, and accountability in the tech sector.
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