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United States of America: Governor of California signed AI Transparency Act (SB 942)

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Governor of California signed AI Transparency Act (SB 942)

On 19 September 2024, the Governor of California signed the California AI Transparency Act (SB 942). The Bill adds new consumer protection measures related to artificial intelligence (AI) under California law, requiring providers of generative AI sy…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-01-17
under deliberation

On 17 January 2024, the California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) was introduced to the California Se…

2024-08-29
adopted

On 29 August 2024, the AI Transparency Act (SB 942) was adopted following the California State Asse…

2024-09-19
adopted

On 19 September 2024, the Governor of California signed the California AI Transparency Act (SB 942)…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) enters into force. The Bill adds new…