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Legislation requiring large providers of generative AI systems to provide detection tools and embed latent and manifest disclosures in AI-generated content.
Effective in 2026, this law targets "Covered Providers" with over 1 million users. It mandates two types of disclosure: latent (hidden metadata with system details) and manifest (visible watermarks indicating AI origin). It also requires a free, public detection tool, placing California at the forefront of global AI content integrity enforcement.
Real world example:
An AI video generation platform adds a permanent digital watermark and metadata tag to every clip generated on its site, allowing social media platforms to automatically flag the content as AI-generated for California users.
