California AI compliance
AI laws that apply in California (2026)
California governs frontier-model developers (SB 53) and treats AI inferences as personal information (AB 1008).
Use cases that trigger obligations
| Use case | Triggered laws | Headline obligations |
|---|---|---|
| AI in hiring | â | bias audit · candidate notice · impact assessment · appeal right |
| AI in lending and credit | â | ECOA overlap · inference disclosure · risk management |
| Consumer-facing chatbots | â | AI disclosure · regulated-occupation disclosure · CCPA inference |
| AI-generated content | â | voice/likeness rights · political deepfake · disclosure on request |
| Frontier-AI development | â | SB 53 safety framework · incident reporting · CAIA developer documentation |
Active laws
Effective-date timeline
- 2026-01-01California AB 1008 â CCPA AI InferencesAB 1008 (2024)
- 2026-01-01California Frontier AI Transparency ActSB 53 (2025)
Regulator contacts
Frequently asked questions about California AI compliance
Does California have an AI-specific law?
Yes â we track 2 active or pending AI laws affecting California: California AB 1008 â CCPA AI Inferences, California Frontier AI Transparency Act.
Who enforces AI law in California?
California Attorney General; California Privacy Protection Agency is the primary enforcement body. Civil penalty bands vary per statute.
What use cases trigger the most obligations in California?
AI in hiring (1), AI in lending and credit (1), Consumer-facing chatbots (1)
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