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AI Summary
Regulates AI-generated media, requiring warnings and evidence screening.
Business Impact
If you sell AI tools in California, you must provide warnings by 2026 or face $25,000/day fines.
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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
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What This Means
SB970 introduces regulations for artificial intelligence technologies in California. It mandates consumer warnings for AI-generated media and requires the Judicial Council to develop procedures for identifying synthetic content in court evidence. Businesses selling AI tools must comply by 2026 or face significant penalties.
Key Provisions
- Mandates consumer warnings for AI-generated media by July 1, 2026.
- Requires Judicial Council to develop procedures for synthetic content in evidence.
- Defines synthetic media as AI-generated audio, video, or images.
- Imposes $25,000/day fines for non-compliance with consumer warning requirements.
Latest Legislative Action
May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Angelique Ashby D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
Roll Call Votes
S ·
Placed on suspense file ·
May 6, 2024
7 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Apr 23, 2024
5 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Public Safety] ·
Apr 9, 2024
11 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Provide consumer warnings for AI-generated media
Who: Businesses selling AI tools
Deadline: 2026-07-01
Penalty: $25,000/day fine
Who: Businesses selling AI tools
Deadline: 2026-07-01
Penalty: $25,000/day fine
Develop screening procedures for synthetic content
Who: Judicial Council
Deadline: 2026-01-01
Who: Judicial Council
Deadline: 2026-01-01
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