California SB 942 came into effect on January 1, 2026, requiring covered providers to include latent disclosure in AI-generated images, videos, and audio content www.wsgr.com . The law aims to combat deepfakes and misinformation.

Transparency Requirement

The law mandates that AI-generated content must include visible or metadata disclosures indicating artificial creation, helping users distinguish between real and synthetic media www.wsgr.com .