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TCAI Mid-Year AI Legislation Report: 84 new AI laws enacted in 27 states so far in 2026
TCAI Mid-Year AI Legislation Report: 84 new AI laws enacted in 27 states so far in 2026

Lawmakers passed bills on chatbot safety, education and children’s digital lives, medical authorization and mental health, consumer rights, and frontier model oversight. More states are expected to weigh in by year’s end.

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It’s finals week in Sacramento. Here’s a scorecard with California’s 24 AI bills
AI News, California
It’s finals week in Sacramento. Here’s a scorecard with California’s 24 AI bills
AI News, California

With one week until adjournment, California legislators are considering two dozen AI-related bills. We’ve got the details and latest updates on all 24 measures.

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AI Legislative Update: August 21, 2026
AI News, AI Legislation Update
AI Legislative Update: August 21, 2026
AI News, AI Legislation Update

Final passage week is coming in California: Lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn sine die at the end of business on Monday, Aug. 31. We expect to see a flurry of final floor votes in the coming week, with 24 AI-related bills nearing the finish line.

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TikTok’s “depraved” test used kids as guinea pigs. One of them died.
AI News, TikTok, Kids
TikTok’s “depraved” test used kids as guinea pigs. One of them died.
AI News, TikTok, Kids

An internal report obtained by Bloomberg revealed that TikTok used millions of its users as unwitting test subjects. One of those users, who was fed a constant stream of videos about suicide, depression, and self-harm, took his own life. He was 16.

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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: August 21, 2026
AI Legislative Update: August 21, 2026

Final passage week is coming in California: Lawmakers are scheduled to adjourn sine die at the end of business on Monday, Aug. 31. We expect to see a flurry of final floor votes in the coming week, with 24 AI-related bills nearing the finish line.

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