CASB 942HOT

California AI Transparency Act

Requires providers of generative AI systems to provide AI detection tools at no cost, include provenance data such as watermarks in AI-generated content, and maintain public documentation. Applies to systems that generate synthetic content including text, images, audio, and video. Effective August 2, 2026.

Status Timeline

Introduced

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted

Last ActionSigned by Governor

Last Action Date2024-09-19

Key Information

State: California
Introduced: 2024-02-05
Status: Enacted

📋 What This Means For You

This law is already in effect. If you operate in California and use AI systems related to deepfakes, chatbot safety, you may need to comply with its requirements.

Key takeaway: Requires providers of generative AI systems to provide AI detection tools at no cost, include provenance data such as watermarks in AI-generated content, and maintain public documentation.