Topic: state laws
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Smart Glasses in Court: A Privacy Nightmare
Smart glasses with discreet recording capabilities are creating a legal dilemma in courtrooms, challenging prohibitions on capturing proceedings, as highlighted by a judge's order to remove them during a Meta executive's trial. The core issue is the devices' ability to covertly record, potentiall...
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AI Super PACs Pour Millions Into Midterm Elections
Silicon Valley is pouring tens of millions into new AI-focused super PACs, shifting the debate over AI regulation from corporate boardrooms directly into the political arena. A high-stakes political battle is unfolding between coalitions pushing for robust AI safety guardrails and those, includin...
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Trump's AI Order: 'One Rulebook' or Startup Limbo?
A new executive order aims to establish a single national AI regulatory framework by challenging state laws, but critics warn it creates prolonged legal uncertainty for startups instead. The order directs federal agencies to contest state rules and explore federal standards, but it does not itsel...
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State AGs Warn Tech Giants: AI Chatbots May Violate the Law
State attorneys general have warned major tech companies that their AI chatbots may violate state laws, demanding they outline enhanced safety measures by a firm deadline. The officials argue companies could be held directly liable for harmful AI-generated content, citing incidents like inappropr...
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US Activists Battle the Rise of the Age-Gated Internet
U.S. lawmakers are advancing numerous bills mandating age verification for online content, sparking debate over privacy and censorship despite public opposition. Digital rights groups warn these laws normalize surveillance and data collection, with half of U.S. states and countries like the U.K. ...
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Republicans Remove Trump-Era AI Law Block from Defense Bill
A proposal to block state-level AI regulations for a decade, championed by former President Trump, failed to be included in a major defense bill due to a lack of Republican consensus. Opposition from a coalition including some Republicans and Democrats argues that states need flexibility to addre...
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Congress Pushes National Internet Age Verification Law
A new legislative strategy is shifting the responsibility for online child safety from individual apps to mobile app stores, requiring them to verify user age and share that data with downloaded applications. The proposed federal App Store Accountability Act has gained bipartisan and industry sup...
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Leaked AI Order Exposes Big Tech's Power Grab
A leaked draft executive order from the Trump administration aims to centralize federal control over AI policy, using funding and legal pressure to discourage states from enacting their own AI regulations. The order directs federal agencies to penalize states with conflicting AI laws, including w...
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Pornhub Pushes Tech Giants for Device-Level Age Checks
Aylo, Pornhub's parent company, is urging tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft to implement device-level age verification systems to protect minors and streamline access for adults. Current website-specific age checks are criticized as ineffective and privacy-invasive, with Aylo proposin...
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Trump's Push to Penalize States with AI Regulations
The Trump administration's proposed executive order aims to create a uniform national AI regulatory standard to override state laws, arguing that conflicting regulations hinder innovation and burden developers. It would establish an AI Litigation Task Force to sue states with AI regulations deeme...
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Trump's Draft Order Challenges State AI Regulations
The Trump administration is preparing an executive order to centralize AI governance by legally challenging state AI regulations that conflict with federal statutes, particularly those protecting free speech and interstate commerce. An "AI Litigation Task Force" would be established to sue states...
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Trump's Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations
The Trump administration is preparing an executive order to centralize AI regulation at the federal level, challenging state laws on algorithmic bias and safety. A key component includes an "AI Litigation Task Force" to challenge state regulations deemed obstacles to industry growth, such as thos...
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GOP Pushes to Reinstate AI Development Moratorium
House Republicans are renewing efforts to establish a federal AI regulation standard to override state laws, potentially attaching it to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. Supporters, including former President Trump and tech industry groups, argue a single federal standard is need...
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Buy Pre-Owned Ford Vehicles on Amazon Now
Ford has launched certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon, enabling customers to shop, finance, and purchase online, with in-person pickup at local dealerships. The service is initially available only in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas, with plans to expand, and local Ford dealerships manage pric...
Read More » IAB Tech Lab Advances Privacy with GPP & DDRF Updates
The IAB Tech Lab has updated the Global Privacy Protocol (GPP) to include new state-level privacy laws and will transition to a twice-yearly update schedule starting in 2026 for better predictability. The Data Deletion Request Framework (DDRF) V2 introduces standardized formats and security measu...
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Texas Age Verification Law: How It Impacts Your App Use
A new Texas law (SB 2420) will require mandatory age verification for users of major app stores like Apple and Google starting in 2026, aiming to protect minors but raising privacy concerns. Tech giants Apple and Google will comply with the law but warn it forces users to share sensitive personal...
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U.S. State Privacy Laws: Your Essential Guide
The U.S. lacks a unified federal privacy law, creating a complex patchwork of state regulations that businesses must navigate, with common consumer rights but differing scopes and obligations. Key state privacy laws, such as those in California, Virginia, and Colorado, set specific thresholds for...
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Bluesky Expands Age Verification to South Dakota & Wyoming
Bluesky has expanded age verification requirements to users in South Dakota and Wyoming, requiring government ID, credit card details, or facial recognition scans to confirm legal age. The verification process is managed through Epic Games’ Kids Web Services, aiming to balance compliance with use...
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