The third in a series of landmark liability trials is opening this week in federal court in Oakland, California. In the first two trials, jurors found Instagram and YouTube liable for addicting and harming kids. What’s it all about? We have concise answers in clear, plain language.
One day after OpenAI released its powerful Astra model, the authors of the most important frontier AI safety laws released an open letter sounding the alarm. Read the full letter here.
California lawmakers wrapped their 2026 session by passing 30 AI-related bills. Gov. Newsom now has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto.
Adam’s Law (SB 1119), named after the late Adam Raine, inset, would significantly strengthen safety protocols and pre-release testing of AI chatbots that interact with teens. Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign it into law.
Six weeks into the 2026 legislative season, 78 chatbot bills are alive in 27 states, reflecting the growing nationwide concern over the dangers of the powerful new technology.
California lawmakers wrapped their 2026 session by passing 30 AI-related bills. Gov. Newsom now has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto.
