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EnforcedUnited States — California

California Generative AI Training Data Transparency Act

Requires generative AI developers to publish high-level documentation about the datasets used to train their systems, including sources and whether personal or copyrighted data is included.

Status
Enforced
Jurisdiction
United States — California · State
Adopted
Sep 28, 2024
In force
Jan 1, 2026
Enforcement date
Jan 1, 2026
Regulator / body
California Attorney General
Sectors
Generative AI developers
Extraterritorial
No

Overview

Requires generative AI developers to publish high-level documentation about the datasets used to train their systems, including sources and whether personal or copyrighted data is included.

Key dates

  • Sep 28, 2024
    Signed into law
  • Jan 1, 2026
    Disclosure requirement in force

Risk areas addressed

TransparencyPrivacy & data

Who it applies to

Developers of generative AI systems or services made available to Californians.

Penalties & enforcement

Enforceable under California consumer/unfair-competition law.

Enforced by: California Attorney General

Getting ready

Whatever your exposure to California AB 2013, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.

Official source

California Legislature — AB 2013

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