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March 3, 2026

TCAI guide: What parents should know about the social media addiction trials

March 3, 2026

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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March 3, 2026

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TCAI Guide to warnings posted by AI developers: ‘They’re gambling with our lives’

September 10, 2026

AI News, AI safety

TCAI Guide to warnings posted by AI developers: ‘They’re gambling with our lives’

September 10, 2026

AI News, AI safety

The resignation letter of former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon went viral this week, but it isn’t the first such missive we’ve seen. It’s one in a long line of warnings sent from the people who work within the world’s most powerful tech companies.

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September 10, 2026

AI News, AI safety

California Gov. Newsom signs two bills to create nation’s first AI auditing framework

September 9, 2026

AI News, California, IVO Audits

California Gov. Newsom signs two bills to create nation’s first AI auditing framework

September 9, 2026

AI News, California, IVO Audits

California has enacted legislation to create the nation’s first AI auditing framework. It’s a key component of AI safety and transparency.

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September 9, 2026

AI News, California, IVO Audits

Never give your personal medical information to a chatbot. Here’s why

September 9, 2026

AI News, Data Privacy, therapy chatbots

Never give your personal medical information to a chatbot. Here’s why

September 9, 2026

AI News, Data Privacy, therapy chatbots

AI chatbots are not subject to federal HIPAA laws that protect your personal medical information. What could go wrong? Plenty.

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September 9, 2026

AI News, Data Privacy, therapy chatbots

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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

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: September 4, 2026

California lawmakers wrapped their 2026 session by passing 30 AI-related bills. Gov. Newsom now has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto.

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Never give your personal medical information to a chatbot. Here’s why

AI chatbots are not subject to federal HIPAA laws that protect your personal medical information. What could go wrong? Plenty.

States have passed 14 new laws this year regulating the use of AI in healthcare

Seven states restricted the use of AI in medical procedure authorizations, and five others prohibited AI chatbots from replacing licensed mental health therapists. Here’s a look at everything that’s been approved in 2026 so far.

Coalition alleges that AI therapy chatbots are practicing medicine without a license

A coalition of civil society groups has filed a complaint asserting that therapy chatbots produced by Character.AI and Meta AI Studio are practicing medicine without a license. They are asking state attorneys general and the FTC to investigate.