Description

California AI Transparency Act including design requirements was signed by Governor of California

On 13 October 2025, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act was signed by the Governor of California. The Act seeks to establish design requirements for generative AI systems, large online platforms, and capture-device manufact…

Scope

Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, ML and AI development, search service provider, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-19
under deliberation

On 19 February 2025, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act was introduced to…

2025-06-02
under deliberation

On 2 June 2025, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act was passed by the Cali…

2025-09-12
adopted

On 12 September 2025, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act was adopted by t…

2025-10-13
adopted

On 13 October 2025, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act was signed by the …

2026-08-02
in grace period

On 2 August 2026, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act enters into force wi…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act, including design r…

2028-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2028, the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transparency Act, including design r…