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AI is reshaping how we work, learn, and interact, but the law is scrambling to keep up. In 2025, states rolled out a mix of AI regulations, from broad “privacy style” frameworks to narrowly targeted rules for healthcare, therapy, and online platforms. Understanding this patchwork is essential for businesses, professionals, and consumers alike, particularly for those operating in multiple states. In this post, we break down the key AI laws recently passed or updated across the United States in 2025, highlighting key provisions and why they matter. California The  California   AI Transparency Act , initially passed in 2024, was amended by  AB 853  to delay implementation until August 2, 2026. In addition, the bill requires that, beginning in 2027, any online platform that distributes content to more than 2,000,000 unique monthly users per year must be able to detect “provenance data,” which is metadata that shows when content was generated or modified. Also starting i...

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...