How to Comply with Transparency — CA Companion Chatbot Act
SB 243 · CA · Effective Jan 1, 2026
In effectDisclose that users are interacting with an AI chatbot.
Implementation steps
- Ensure users are clearly informed they are talking to an AI.
- Place disclosure where required (e.g., first message, footer).
- Retain evidence of disclosure.
Evidence needed
- Disclosure text and placement
- Screenshots
Passing criteria
- Disclosure clear and present
- Documented
Penalties: Up to $25K per violation. Enforced by Attorney General.
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