California admits using high-risk AI — including systems it failed to report last year

California officials confirmed they are using six high-risk AI systems to make consequential decisions about residents' lives, reversing their previous claim of using zero such systems a year ago. The systems include tools for predicting recidivism, detecting unemployment fraud, administering exams, and identifying AI-generated academic assignments. A 2023 law requires annual disclosure of 'high-risk automated decision systems' that significantly impact areas like criminal justice, education, and employment.