State of play · data as of 2026-10-21
Training data transparency
Must AI developers disclose what they trained on?
Where it's heading
Positions on a five-point scale; see the methodology. Narrowed or overruled decisions are left out.
The law todayToo few to say
2 jurisdictions
2 a summary or on request
ProposalsToo few to say
1 paper
1 detailed disclosure required
Who says what
Every source behind each group’s position, including those still pending or taking no position. Open one for the full summary and the primary source.
Law
All 2: a summary or on request · 2 sources
Policymakers
All 1: toward detailed disclosure required · 1 source
Academia
No position yet · 0 sources
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Professional bodies
No position yet · 0 sources
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Current law, jurisdiction by jurisdiction
The most authoritative decision or act still in force in each jurisdiction. Open Decisions for the full list.
| Jurisdiction | Leading authority | Answer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | California AB 2013: Generative AI Training Data Transparency ActCalifornia Legislature · 2024 · Legislation | A summary or on request | Current |
| European Union | EU AI Act: public summary of training content (Art. 53(1)(d))European Union (AI Act), with the European Commission AI Office template · 2025 · Legislation | A summary or on request | Current |
Options on the table
Proposals from parliaments, governments, universities and professional bodies, ordered by breadth of support. Each source group weighs the same.
1AI developers should disclose what protected content they trained on.
Policymakers 3/12 · Academia 1/34 · Professional bodies 2/6
What's pending
Decisions still under appeal, and policy moves in the last 18 months.
Decisions under appeal
No pending decisions recorded.
Recent policy moves
No recent policy moves recorded.
Latest on this topic
A descriptive map of public sources, not legal advice and not a recommendation. Positions are a curated reading, not an exhaustive survey. See the methodology.