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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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Meta pays $12 billion to settle one social media addiction case. Here are the details
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Meta pays $12 billion to settle one social media addiction case. Here are the details
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The parent company of instagram and Facebook agreed to pay a total of $12 billion to states whose kids were harmed by its addictive products. The company also agreed to shut down a number of harmful features on its products.

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It’s finals week in Sacramento. Here’s a scorecard with California’s 24 AI bills
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It’s finals week in Sacramento. Here’s a scorecard with California’s 24 AI bills
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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
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AI Legislative Update: August 21, 2026
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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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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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