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California Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a dozen more AI-related laws, concluding his bill-signing period with a flourish. In Pennsylvania, House lawmakers considered a three-year moratorium on the sale of AI-driven toys.
On the final day of California’s bill-signing period Gov. Gavin Newsom approved 11 new AI laws, capping a legislative year that saw nearly 30 new AI safety measures enacted.
Child development experts have called them ‘unsafe for kids’ and harmful to critical early-year growth. Under the bill, the sale of AI-driven toys would be paused for three years to allow for the study and consideration of appropriate safety rules.
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 Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a dozen more AI-related laws, concluding his bill-signing period with a flourish. In Pennsylvania, House lawmakers considered a three-year moratorium on the sale of AI-driven toys.
