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Research has shown that AI sycophancy leads to higher error rates and deludes users into believing they’re always right. It can also be downright annoying. Here’s how to dial back a bot’s yes-machine tendencies.
A regional court in Germany has found Google liable for harmful hallucinations produced by its ‘AI overview’ product. The court laid out precisely why the traditional liability shield for search engines does not hold for AI-produced material. We have analysis and the full translated court decision.
Every Friday, TCAI brings you the nation’s most comprehensive update of AI bills moving through state legislatures. This week: New York legislators wrapped up their 2026 session after sending seven AI-related bills to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Rhode Island passed a therapy chatbot ban, while Colorado Gov. Jared Polis exercised his veto power on a bill that would have prohibited the use of algorithmic pricing.
With schools letting out across the country, this is a good time for parents to check up on their kids’ digital safety. Here’s a five-step plan to set your family up for a happy and healthy summer.
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.
Every Friday, TCAI brings you the nation’s most comprehensive update of AI bills moving through state legislatures. This week: New York legislators wrapped up their 2026 session after sending seven AI-related bills to Gov. Kathy Hochul. Rhode Island passed a therapy chatbot ban, while Colorado Gov. Jared Polis exercised his veto power on a bill that would have prohibited the use of algorithmic pricing.