As introduced: - Prohibits news media entities from using artificial intelligence in lieu of professional staff. - Requires news media entities using generative AI to prominently label the content as AI-generated, credit sources, and include a disclaimer about potential inaccuracies. - Establishes the Artificial Intelligence In Communications Oversight Committee to study and recommend regulations for AI in the news media industry. - Subjects entities that violate these provisions to a civil penalty of $10,000 for a first offense, increasing to $30,000 for a third and any subsequent offense.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 13, 2026 | — | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee |
| Last Action | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |