Is AI Regulated in California? Here's What You Need to Know
Yes — California has strong AI regulation
California has a regulation score of 9/10 (restrictive). The state has introduced 38 AI-related bills, enacted 12 into law, and currently has 15 pending bills.
9/10
Regulation Score
38
Total AI Bills
12
Enacted Laws
15
Pending Bills
Current AI Laws in California
- 1.CA SB 1047 - Frontier AI Safety Act
- 2.CA AB 2013 - AI Training Data Transparency Act
- 3.CA SB 942 - California AI Transparency Act
- 4.CA AB 331 - Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act
Pending AI Legislation
California currently has 15 pending AI-related bills under consideration. This indicates significant legislative interest in AI policy.
Companies Lobbying on AI in California
MetaGoogleAppleOpenAIAnthropic
Total tracked AI lobbying activity in California: $85.0M
How California Compares
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View full CaliforniaAI policy profile →Frequently Asked Questions
Is AI regulated in California?▼
Yes. California has a regulation score of 9/10 and has enacted 12 AI-related laws. The state is considered to have a restrictive regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.
How many AI bills has California passed?▼
California has enacted 12 AI-related laws out of 38 total AI bills introduced. There are currently 15 pending bills under consideration.
Which companies lobby on AI policy in California?▼
Companies actively engaged in AI lobbying in California include Meta, Google, Apple, OpenAI, Anthropic. Total tracked lobbying activity in the state is approximately $85.0 million.
How does California compare to other states on AI regulation?▼
California has a regulation score of 9/10, placing it in the restrictive category. For comparison, New York scores 9/10 and Colorado scores 8/10.
What AI laws are currently in effect in California?▼
Key AI laws in effect in California include: CA SB 1047 - Frontier AI Safety Act; CA AB 2013 - AI Training Data Transparency Act; CA SB 942 - California AI Transparency Act; CA AB 331 - Automated Decision Systems Accountability Act. These laws form the core of the state's AI regulatory framework.