How to Comply with Detection Tools — CA AI Transparency Act

SB 942 · CA · Effective Jan 1, 2026

In effect

Provide or support detection tools for AI-generated content as required.

Implementation steps

  1. Determine if you must provide a detection tool or link to one.
  2. Implement or integrate a detection capability.
  3. Document how users or the public can access it.

Evidence needed

  • Detection tool or link
  • Access documentation

Passing criteria

  • Tool available as required
  • Accessible
Penalties: Up to $5K per violation. Enforced by Attorney General.

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