United States of America: Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316)
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Law on Artificial Intelligence: Defences (AB 316) enters into force
On 1 January 2026, the Law on Artificial Intelligence: Defences (AB 316) enters into force in California. The Act amends the California Civil Code through the addition of Section 1714.46, which defines artificial intelligence as an engineered or mac…
SourceGovernor signed Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316)
On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed Law on Artificial Intelligence: Defences (AB 316). The Act amends the California Civil Code through the addition of Section 1714.46, which defines artificial intelligence as an engineered or mach…
SourceBill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316) was adopted by California State Legislature
On 9 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill No. 316 on artificial intelligence: defences, amending the California Civil Code through the addition of Section 1714.46. The provision defines artificial intelligence as an…
SourceBill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence defences in civil actions (AB 316) was introduced at State Assembly
On 24 January 2025, the Bill amending Civil Code to address Artificial Intelligence (AI) defences in civil actions was introduced at the State Assembly. The Bill applies to developers and users of AI systems and services. It prohibits defendants fro…
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