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Washington State Enacts AI Consumer Transparency and Content Provenance Law

Washington state passed legislation (HB 1170), taking effect in February 2027, requiring government agencies to notify citizens when interacting with AI systems. The law also mandates that providers of specified AI tools embed provenance data into AI-generated content.

"Effective February 1, 2027, HB 1170 requires government agencies to notify consumers when they are interacting with certain AI systems."
Sources:mrsc.org