AI stocks are facing stricter rules this year. Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been big winners in recent years, but regulations have struggled to keep up with the rapidly emerging technology. And that means that AI stocks as well as nonpublic AI companies like OpenAI can no longer ignore these regulations in 2026. Now that California is enforcing these rules, AI companies will need to pay attention. While some AI companies have been providing this information voluntarily, it's now a requirement.