The popularity of AI-driven companion chatbots is skyrocketing, especially among American teenagers and young adults.
This guide is meant to inform lawmakers, industry leaders, developers, and thought leaders as they consider the best ways to safely and properly govern these powerful new AI products.
This week: An AI deepfake bill passed out of committee in Michigan, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis announced an upcoming special session, and California lawmakers prepared to re-convene in Sacramento on Monday.
Four senators joined together to introduce the TRAIN Act, which would protect artists and other creators from unauthorized use of their work for AI training.
The new law prohibits companies from specifically offering or selling AI therapy services—or using AI to make clinical decisions.