California SB 11 (Artificial intelligence technology)

Adds requirements for AI technology providers enabling digital replicas to issue a consumer warning about potential legal liabilities for unauthorized depictions, effective by December 1, 2026. Instructs that warnings be hyperlinked on AI interfaces and included in terms of service, with penalties up to $10,000 per day for non-compliance. Exempts video game replicas used solely in gameplay from this requirement. Amends the Civil Code to impose liability for unauthorized use of another’s likeness, including digital replicas, with remedies like damages, punitive damages, and injunctions. Directs the Judicial Council to review AI's impact on evidence admissibility by January 1, 2027. Expands false impersonation laws to include the use of digital replicas. Specifies conditions for incorporating amendments to the Civil Code if related legislation is enacted.

Status

Defunct

Authority

California

Jurisdiction

United States

Proposed

2024-12-02

Last activity

2026-03-02

Provisions

8

Operative

8 of 8

Applies to

Provisions (8)

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