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Legal Background
California has enacted a suite of AI-related laws including AB 2013 (training data disclosure for generative AI developers, signed September 2024), AB 2839 (AI disclosure in political advertising, signed September 2024), and CCPA/CPRA provisions addressing automated decision-making rights. Note: SB 942 (California AI Transparency Act) was vetoed by Governor Newsom in September 2024 and is not enacted law.
Applicable Statutes
AB 2013 – Generative AI Training Data Disclosure
Requires developers of generative AI systems to post documentation about training datasets on their website, including data sources and certain characteristics. Signed September 2024.
Citation: Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22756
AB 2839 – AI in Political Advertising
Requires clear and conspicuous disclosure when AI-generated audio, visual, or audiovisual content appears in political advertising distributed within 120 days of an election.
Citation: Cal. Elec. Code § 20012
CCPA/CPRA – Automated Decision-Making
California Consumer Privacy Act grants consumers notice and opt-out rights for certain automated decision-making that produces legal or significant effects. Regulations issued by the California Privacy Protection Agency govern implementation.
Citation: Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.
Small Business Obligations
- If developing a generative AI system offered in California, publish training data documentation per AB 2013 (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 22756)
- Label AI-generated content in political advertising per AB 2839 (Cal. Elec. Code § 20012)
- Provide CCPA-required notices and opt-out mechanisms for automated decision-making
- Note: SB 942 (AI Transparency Act) was vetoed by Governor Newsom, September 2024 — it is not enacted law