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In the absence of federal legislation on artificial intelligence (AI), states have been enacting their own laws – and no state has been more active than California. For example, our recent client alert details  new AI developer obligations found in the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act  (TFAIA). The California state legislature recently passed many AI-related bills, which awaited Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature or veto by October 13. As of October 14, Governor Newsom has signed several of those bills. Unless otherwise stated, these new laws are all effective on January 1, 2026. In this alert, we summarize the new California AI laws, along with key considerations for their implementation. AB489 Signed on October 12,  AB489  prohibits developers and deployers of AI technology from using specified terms, letters, or phrases in the advertising or functionality of that technology to falsely indicate (a) possession of a healthcare license or certifica...

States are stepping in to regulate AI amid an absence of federal legislation to address fast-changing developments with the technology. This spring, Colorado became the first state to pass a comprehensive piece of AI legislation that cuts across industries and various aspects of AI usage . Colorado’s law zeros in on high-risk AI systems — or those that make “consequential decisions” that could affect consumers’ ability to apply for a job, loan, or many other services. Although other states might follow Colorado’s lead and adopt broad legislation, most have taken a more targeted approach to regulating AI. Their efforts have focused on regulating specific applications of AI and industries. More than 40 states have introduced AI-related legislation this year, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Large states, including California, can set standards that companies nationwide can follow to avoid the complexity of complying with multiple regulations. These standards al...