California AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (AB 1831)
In effect since
Overview
Expands child pornography laws to include content digitally altered or generated by AI. Criminal prohibition.
This is an AI-specific state law.
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Who this applies to
This regulation applies to both companies that build AI products and companies that use AI tools from other vendors.
AI categories covered
- Consumer-facing AI
- General purpose AI
Specific AI use cases:
- Content generation
What this requires you to do
prohibited practices
prohibited practices. Review this obligation in the source text.
Enforcement and penalties
Criminal penalties under existing child pornography statutes.
Legislative history
How this law got here
- effective
Takes effect
- signed
Signed by Governor Newsom
Source
Read the full text
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB1831
Last verified: April 9, 2026
Always verify current language and amendments at the official source.
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