SB1417 requires AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic content, with enforcement by the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations.
If you develop AI systems, you must apply provenance data by July 1, 2026, or face penalties.
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What This Means
The Digital Content Authenticity and Transparency Act mandates AI developers to apply provenance data to synthetic digital content. It requires public access to provenance tools and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General, who may offer a chance to cure violations before penalties.
Key Provisions
- Developers must apply provenance data to synthetic digital content.
- Developers must provide a public provenance application tool and reader.
- Online service controllers must retain available provenance data.
- Capture devices must include a provenance application tool by default.
- The Attorney General has enforcement authority.
- Opportunity to cure violations before civil penalties.
Latest Legislative Action
Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (15-Y 0-N)
Compliance Checklist
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
Who: Developers of AI systems
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Civil penalties may be imposed.
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