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CA SB1050
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Angelique Ashby
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AI Summary
- Requires advertisements using AI-generated human-like performers to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure that the performer is synthetic
- Defines "synthetic performer" as a human-like digital figure, voice, or representation created using artificial intelligence or machine learning that is not based on any identifiable real person
- Mandates disclosures appear near the synthetic performer with wording like "this performance features a synthetic digital performer" or "no human performer is depicted"
- Exempts advertisements for entertainment works (films, TV, video games, streaming content) where the synthetic performer's use matches its appearance in the actual work
- Violations constitute false advertising under existing Business and Professions Code Section 17500, enforceable through unfair competition laws
Legislative Description
False advertising: synthetic digital performers.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 6.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection2/26/2026
Rules2/12/2026
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