In 2026, California enacts significant laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI), impacting generative AI developers, healthcare tools, and algorithmic pricing. Key legislation includes:
- AB 316: Establishes liability for AI-related harms, banning the “autonomous-harm defense,” ensuring accountability for developers and users.
- AB 325: Amends antitrust laws to curb anticompetitive practices with common pricing algorithms, introducing clear liability categories for violations.
- AB 489: Prohibits misleading representations of AI systems as overseen by licensed healthcare professionals without actual oversight.
- AB 621: Strengthens protections against non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes, increasing potential damages and enforcement authority.
- AB 2013: Requires developers to disclose training datasets used in generative AI models, raising concerns over intellectual property and confidentiality.
As compliance deadlines approach, companies should evaluate their practices to align with these regulations, ensuring readiness for the evolving AI landscape in California.
