Bill > HB1170

This bill requires certain companies, referred to as "covered providers" which are defined as entities that use significant computing power to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, generate publicly accessible AI systems, and have substantial annual revenue, to implement measures to inform users when content is developed or modified by AI. Specifically, covered providers must offer a free tool that allows users to check if image, video, or audio content was created or altered by their AI systems, and this tool must provide any detected "system provenance data," which is information about the origin or modification history of digital content that isn't tied to a specific user. Additionally, covered providers must offer users the option to include a clear and conspicuous "manifest disclosure" indicating content is AI-generated or modified, and embed a "latent disclosure" within the content itself that is difficult to remove and contains information like the provider's name and the AI system used, unless technically infeasible. These requirements aim to help the public assess the accuracy and authenticity of AI-generated content and combat misinformation, with exceptions for certain video game content and basic media processing functions, and enforcement power granted to the Attorney General under the Consumer Protection Act.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

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