CAL LEG AI System Documentation


On Jun. 27, CAL LEG reported bill to require notices by AI developers.


  • CAL LEG reported bill AB 2013, on artificial intelligence; training data transparency.
  • Requires AI developers post data used to train system/service for California residents.
  • Would amend Civil code, CAL LEG 3-4, add new title 15.2, commending with S. 3110.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Requires developers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems or services that are made available for Californians to use to post certain documentation on their website.
  • Must post documentation regarding the data used to train the system or service.
  • Including high-level summaries of the datasets used; provided certain exceptions.
  • Would be required, on/before Jan. 1, 2026, before each time thereafter that AI system /service, is made available to residents; regardless if terms use include compensation.
  • For an AI system/service made available for use before Jan. 1, 2025, bill would instead require high-level summary to use information reasonably available to the developer.
  • Would require a developer who is unable to locate information for high-level summary to post a description of the methods used to search for information, as specified.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 31, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on May 20, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On May 21, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Jun. 26, 2024, bill was amended.
  • On Jun. 26, 2024, amendment passed; on Jun. 27, 2024, bill ordered to third reading.
  • To advance, bill needs to pass third reading in Senate, and House concur changes.
  • Effectiveness
  • No effective date specified; CAL bills generally effective Jan. 1 next year, Jan. 1, 2025.
  • In Aug. 2024, CAL LEG issued bill on automated decision tools bias, see #223267.
  • Sep. 2024 CAL LEG Bill Enrolled
  • On Sep. 5, 2024, CAL LEG reported the bill was enrolled and presented to governor.
  • Sep. 28, 2024 CAL LEG Governor Approved
  • On Sep. 28, 2024, CAL LEG reported governor approved AB 2013 as Chapter 817.

Regulators CAL LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Corp
Reference Chapter 817, 9/28/2024; Bill, 9/5/2024; AB2013, 6/27/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 3-4;
Functions Compliance; Legal; Operations; Product Administration; Product Design; Record Retention; Reporting; Technology
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products AI; Corporate
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 6/27/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 222067
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 9/28/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 10/02/2024