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AI Summary
The California AI Transparency Act mandates AI detection tools and content disclosures for certain AI systems, effective January 1, 2026.
Business Impact
If you operate a GenAI system with over 1M users, provide AI tools and disclosures by 2026 or face $5,000 fines.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The California AI Transparency Act requires covered providers of generative AI systems with over 1 million users to offer AI detection tools and content disclosures. Violations incur penalties.
Key Provisions
- AI detection tool requirement (Section 22757.2)
- Manifest and latent disclosure requirements (Section 22757.3)
- License revocation for non-compliant third-party modifications (Section 22757.3(c))
- Civil penalties for violations (Section 22757.4)
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 291, Statutes of 2024.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Becker D | Sponsor | SD-013 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 10)
S ·
Unfinished Business SB942 Becker Concurrence ·
Aug 29, 2024
35 Yea
2 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
SB 942 Becker Senate Third Reading By Kalra ·
Aug 28, 2024
73 Yea
0 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Do pass as amended ·
Aug 15, 2024
11 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement transparency measures for AI systems.
Who: Businesses using AI in California.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Businesses using AI in California.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Senate Bill No. 942, known as the California AI Transparency Act, adds Chapter 25 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, focusing on consumer protection through AI transparency. Effective January 1, 2026, the Act requires 'covered providers'—entities with generative AI systems exceeding 1 million monthly users—to provide a free AI detection tool. This tool must allow users to assess AI-generated content and output system provenance data without revealing personal provenance data. Additionally, covered providers must offer manifest disclosures for AI-generated content, ensuring they are clear and permanent where feasible. Latent disclosures must also be included, detailing the provider's name, AI system version, and content creation details, detectable by the AI tool. If a third-party licensee alters the AI system to omit required disclosures, the provider must revoke the license within 96 hours. Non-compliance results in a $5,000 civil penalty per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General or local authorities. The Act excludes non-user-generated entertainment content.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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