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Guide to ‘America’s AI Action Plan’ released by the Trump Administration
Earlier today President Trump released the White House’s ‘AI Action Plan,’ which lays out his Administration’s guidance for AI development and governance. We have an overview and a link to the full document.
Washington State AI Task Force works on getting transparency and disclosure right
Several states have convened task forces to recommend AI governance policies. We dropped in on a recent meeting of the Washington State group as they discussed two AI disclosure and training data transparency bills.
AI Legislative Update: July 18, 2025
This week: Multiple AI-related proposals in California continued to move through the legislature ahead of the scheduled July 19-August 17 recess in Sacramento.
Sen. Josh Hawley blasts AI ‘piracy’ at copyright hearing: We have the highlights, video, and full statements
”AI companies are training their models on stolen material, period,” said Hawley. “We’re not talking about these companies simply scouring the internet for what’s publicly available. We’re talking about piracy.”
Pope Leo XIV: AI ‘must help, not hinder’ child development. Read his full remarks here
“No generation has ever had such quick access to the amount of information now available through AI,” said Pope Leo XIV. “But again, access to data — however extensive — must not be confused with intelligence.”
New report finds 3 in 4 teens have used AI companion chatbots
A report issued earlier today by Common Sense Media found that 72% of American teens have used AI companion chatbots, and one in three teens have used AI companions for social interaction and relationships.
Michigan lawmaker introduces AI misuse and ‘critical harm’ measures in Lansing
Michigan joins New York and California in considering bills that would require developers of large AI models to establish safety protocols to prevent serious harm.
AI Legislative Update: July 11, 2025
A Michigan lawmaker introduced a new AI safety bill, while California legislators kept moving a number of AI bills through second-chamber committees ahead of Sacramento’s monthlong summer recess.
New York’s RAISE Act authors give their pitch as Gov. Hochul mulls over AI bill
New York’s RAISE Act would create safety protocols for a handful of the world’s most powerful AI models. The bill was approved by the legislature in June and now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.
Heartbreaking testimony in California Assembly for AI companion chatbot bill SB 243
Megan Garcia, the mother of a 14-year-old boy who committed suicide after becoming infatuated with an AI-driven companion chatbot, testified in favor of a California bill that would create safety guidelines for the powerful new products.
Complete guide to AI companion chatbots: What they are, how they work, and where the risks lie
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.
Drexel University study finds AI companion chatbots harassing, manipulating consumers
Reviewers reported a persistent disregard for boundaries, unwanted requests for photos, and upselling manipulation. “This clearly underscores the need for safeguards and ethical guidelines to protect users,” said a study co-author.
AI Legislative Update: July 3, 2025
This week: An eleventh-hour amendment struck the state AI law moratorium from the Congressional budget bill, and AI-related bills in California moved ahead before the coming summer recess.
The end of ‘AI scraping free-for-all’? Cloudflare to block AI crawlers by default, offer pay-per-crawl service
The digital infrastructure company will now block AI crawlers by default. Cloudflare is also testing a pay-per-crawl service for website hosts.
Senate strikes AI regulation ban from budget bill
Lawmakers voted 99-1 to strike the ban from the bill by adopting an amendment offered by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
The latest in Congress: Budget bill revised to ban state AI laws for 5 years, allow protections for kids and personal likeness
Republican leaders revised the proposed 10-year moratorium on state AI laws on Sunday night, prior to opening debate on the Senate floor Monday morning.
AI Legislative Update: June 27, 2025
This week: Gov. Greg Abbott signed the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law; Illinois passed a bill prohibiting AI chatbots from acting as mental health therapists; and AI-related bills kept moving in California.
Transparency Coalition statement: America deserves a full and free discussion of AI, not a 10-year gag order
A clause in the budget bill would deny all 50 states the ability to enforce any laws around artificial intelligence for a period of ten years. The proposal would have catastrophic consequences for innovation, consumer safety, and American security.
Judge hands down mixed ruling in Anthropic’s AI copyright case; read the full order here
A federal judge ruled that Anthropic’s use of a pirate book database infringed copyright, but the use of books obtained legally represented fair use. We have the full ruling available.
Historic moment: Gov. Abbott signs Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) into law
The enactment of TRAIGA represents the first red-state adoption of a comprehensive AI law designed to encourage tech innovation while protecting Texans from harm.