California cannabis regulators are rolling out a new AI tool to help businesses identify marijuana product packaging may appeal to kids in violation of state rules.<\/p>\n
The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) on Monday announced that licensees can now utilize a Cannabis Product Image Analyzer (CPIA) that was developed to aid in preventing the market launch of potentially problematic packaging that violates state statute by enticing minors.<\/p>\n
Marijuana business licensees can \u201csimply snap a photo using their smart phone or mobile device, screenshot or any other supported file format and upload to the CPIA tool,\u201d DCC said. \u201cThe image will be analyzed and provide a summary of its findings.\u201d<\/p>\n
DCC said it won\u2019t retain images uploaded to the CPIA database, or the summaries of findings that it produces. Rather, the goal is to \u201cassist licensees in their independent evaluation of whether packaging or labeling may be attractive to children.\u201d<\/p>\n
That includes packaging and labels that depict:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CPIA uses artificial intelligence technology to review images submitted by a user to identify issues that may indicate attractiveness to children for further evaluation,\u201d DCC said<\/a> in a notice. \u201cThe CPIA may not identify all concerns an image may present, or that the Department may find attractive to children.\u201d<\/p>\n Regulators stressed that licensees should not \u201crely on the CPIA\u2019s output, as it does not establish definitively whether advertising or marketing violates\u201d state rules. And if the tool finds that an uploaded image is likely compliant, that alone \u201cdoes not preclude a finding by the Department or a factfinder in a disciplinary or administrative action from determining the uploaded image violates the regulation.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBecause artificial intelligence systems evolve, update, or produce variable outputs, the CPIA\u2019s evaluation may change from day to day, even when reviewing the same image. The quality, clarity, angle, lighting, or completeness of an image uploaded by a user may affect the CPIA\u2019s review and assessment. Users are solely responsible for ensuring uploaded images accurately depict the product\u2019s labeling.\u201d<\/p>\n Cannabis licensees are being encouraged to provide feedback on the AI tool through an online survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n California regulators also recently adopted emergency rules changes for the state\u2019s marijuana licensing process that are intended to make it easier for businesses to qualify for benefits<\/a>\u00a0in line with the Trump administration\u2019s recent move to federally reschedule medical cannabis.<\/p>\n Separately, a California Senate committee on Monday approved an Assembly-passed bill that would allow marijuana retailers to offer drive-thru windows to serve customers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), meanwhile, recently\u00a0took credit for helping to lead the push for the state to legalize marijuana<\/a>\u00a0and discussed his own limited experience with using cannabis.<\/p>\n In October, however, Newsom vetoed a bill that would have\u00a0allowed certain marijuana microbusinesses to ship medical cannabis products directly to patients<\/a>\u00a0via common carriers like FedEx and UPS, stating that the proposal \u201cwould be burdensome and overly complex to administer.\u201d<\/p>\n Newsom did sign a bill earlier that month aimed at\u00a0streamlining research on marijuana and psychedelics<\/a>.<\/p>\n In September, the governor also signed a measure into law to\u00a0put a pause on a recently enacted tax hike on marijuana products<\/a>.<\/p>\n Separately, the state attorney general says\u00a0Indian tribes cannot independently engage in marijuana commerce<\/a>\u00a0with licensed cannabis businesses without first obtaining their own commercial license from state officials.<\/p>\n California officials recently awarded\u00a0nearly $30 million in grants for marijuana-focused academic research projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n The post California Marijuana Regulators Unveil New AI Tool To Prevent Product Packaging That May Appeal To Kids<\/a> appeared first on Marijuana Moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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