state_legiscan_drain · CA
False advertising: synthetic digital performers.
February 12, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit false advertising that uses a synthetic digital performer (an AI-generated or digitally created version of a human performer) without clearly disclosing the artificial nature of the performer. It applies to any advertiser, including lenders, banks, fintechs, and brokers, that uses such technology in marketing materials. The bill adds requirements for transparency in advertising to protect consumers from deceptive practices.
Source: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1050
Common questions
- What does "False advertising: synthetic digital performers." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit false advertising that uses a synthetic digital performer (an AI-generated or digitally created version of a human…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 12, 2026.
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