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Consumer-facing chatbots — US AI compliance
Consumer-facing AI chatbots trigger disclosure obligations in Texas, Utah, California, and Florida. Most require clear disclosure that the consumer is interacting with AI rather than a human, with stricter rules in regulated occupations.
4 laws triggered1 stateMax penalty: $25,000
State-by-state breakdown
| Jurisdiction | Law | Effective | Max penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| California consumers; businesses subject to CCPA | California AB 1008 — CCPA AI Inferences | 2026-01-01 | $7,500 |
| Florida consumers; political advertising; healthcare | Florida AI Transparency Act | 2026-07-01 | $5,000 |
| Texas residents; deployers operating in TX | Texas Responsible AI Governance Act | 2026-01-01 | $25,000 |
| Utah consumers | Utah AI Policy Act | 2024-05-01 | $5,000 |
Headline obligations for consumer-facing chatbots
- AI disclosure
- regulated-occupation disclosure
- CCPA inference
Frequently asked questions about consumer-facing chatbots compliance
Which states regulate consumer-facing chatbots?
1 jurisdictions: California consumers; businesses subject to CCPA, Florida consumers; political advertising; healthcare, Texas residents; deployers operating in TX, Utah consumers.
What is the maximum penalty exposure?
Per-violation maximum: $25,000. Aggregate exposure depends on consumer counts and per-violation multiplication; engage counsel for a tailored estimate.
What are the headline obligations?
AI disclosure, regulated-occupation disclosure, CCPA inference.
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