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TCAI guide: What parents should know about the social media addiction trials
TCAI guide: What parents should know about the social media addiction trials

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.

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California Gov. Newsom signs two bills to create nation’s first AI auditing framework
AI News, California, IVO Audits
California Gov. Newsom signs two bills to create nation’s first AI auditing framework
AI News, California, IVO Audits

California has enacted legislation to create the nation’s first AI auditing framework. It’s a key component of AI safety and transparency.

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Never give your personal medical information to a chatbot. Here’s why
AI News, Data Privacy, therapy chatbots
Never give your personal medical information to a chatbot. Here’s why
AI News, Data Privacy, therapy chatbots

AI chatbots are not subject to federal HIPAA laws that protect your personal medical information. What could go wrong? Plenty.

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State AI safety leaders demand tech companies ‘eliminate risk of catastrophe’
AI News, Astra, frontier models
State AI safety leaders demand tech companies ‘eliminate risk of catastrophe’
AI News, Astra, frontier models

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.

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AI Legislation Tracker Map: Bills in play in 2026
AI Legislation Tracker Map: Bills in play in 2026

Use our map to track AI-related legislation in all 50 states.

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Chatbot bill surge: Nationwide concern spurs 78 proposals in 27 states
Chatbot bill surge: Nationwide concern spurs 78 proposals in 27 states

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.

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AI Legislative Update: September 4, 2026
AI Legislative Update: September 4, 2026

California lawmakers wrapped their 2026 session by passing 30 AI-related bills. Gov. Newsom now has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto.

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