Washington AI Content Disclosure Act (HB 1170)

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Effective

Overview

Requires disclosure and content provenance metadata when AI is used to generate or substantially modify content distributed to the public.

This is an AI-specific state law.

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

  • Disclosure to users required

    Disclose AI use. Make it clear to users when they are interacting with AI-generated content or AI-driven systems.

  • Transparency notice required

    Provide transparency notices. Inform affected individuals that AI is being used and how it influences decisions.

Enforcement and penalties

Enforced by Washington AG under Consumer Protection Act.

Source

Read the full text

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1170&Year=2025

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