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AB 412 requires AI developers to disclose use of copyrighted training data to rights owners

Original title: Generative artificial intelligence: training data: copyrighted materials.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new legal pathway for creators and copyright holders to identify if their intellectual property is being used to train AI models, potentially impacting how AI companies source data and manage liability.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Generative AI developers

They must implement new request mechanisms, track training data usage, and face potential civil liability for failing to disclose the use of copyrighted materials.

They gain a legal right to request information about whether their works were used to train AI models and can seek civil relief if developers fail to comply.

Telecommunications, information, and cable service providers

The bill explicitly states that it does not impose liability on these service providers.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 412 requires developers of models to provide a website mechanism for copyright owners to request information about whether their materials were used to train the model. If a developer used the materials, they must provide a list of the specific works used within 30 days of a request. Failure to comply within this timeframe allows rights owners to pursue civil legal action against the developer.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all AI models?

No. It does not apply to models trained exclusively using data that the developer makes publicly available at no cost to users.

What happens if an AI developer ignores my request?

If the developer fails to provide the information within 30 days, each subsequent day is considered a discrete violation, and you may be able to bring a civil action against them after providing a .

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Shift toward AI transparency

The bill represents a move toward mandatory transparency for AI training sets, shifting the burden of proof onto developers to disclose their data sources.

Generative AI developers

Connected Entities

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Sources

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