Topic: state legislation
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Meta's Super PAC Fights AI Regulation Amid State Push
Meta is investing tens of millions into a new super PAC to oppose state-level AI regulations, aiming to protect innovation from legislative hurdles it deems harmful. The bipartisan-run super PAC will support candidates from both parties who align with Meta's goals of promoting U.S. tech leadershi...
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Apple, Google Forced to Adopt Texas Age Checks
Starting in 2026, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana will require age verification for app downloads from major platforms like Apple's App Store and Google Play to protect minors online. Apple and Google are implementing these systems under state laws but have raised privacy concerns, as the measures nec...
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John Deere to Pay $99M in Farmer Repair Monopoly Case
John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging it monopolized repair markets by restricting access to tools and information for owners and independent mechanics. A key part of the settlement mandates John Deere improve access to repair tools and servi...
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Meta's Child Safety Ruling: Wider Implications for Users
Landmark jury verdicts have held Meta and YouTube liable for harming minors, challenging traditional legal shields like Section 230 and signaling a potential shift in platform accountability. The successful legal strategy treats social media as a defective product, arguing platforms are designed ...
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California's New Internet Age-Verification Law Takes Effect
California has enacted the Digital Age Assurance Act (AB 1043), requiring operating systems and app stores to verify users' ages during new device setup, with enforcement starting in 2027 and penalties for noncompliance. The law aims to enhance online safety for minors, reflecting a national tren...
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Florida Emerges as Hotspot for Risky Stem-Cell Therapies
Florida's new law allows unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, and orthopedic conditions without FDA oversight, sparking debate between medical autonomy and patient safety concerns. Supporters argue the law expands access to innovative treatments, while critics warn of r...
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California's AI Crackdown: Can One State Prevent Disaster?
A new California law requires AI companies to publicly disclose their catastrophic risk management plans and report serious safety incidents, with significant penalties for non-compliance. The legislation addresses expert warnings that advanced AI could cause widespread harm through malicious use...
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Apple Locks Down iPhones to Comply With Texas Age Law
Starting January 2026, Apple will enforce age verification for new Apple Account creations in Texas, requiring users to confirm they are at least 18 years old, with minors needing parental consent via Family Sharing for app downloads and transactions. Apple is updating its Declared Age Range API ...
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Apple's New App Rules for Texas Users
A new Texas law (SB2420) requires Apple to implement age verification for App Store users, prompting concerns about privacy despite supporting child safety objectives. Starting January 1, 2026, Texas users must confirm they are 18 or older to create accounts, with minors requiring parental approv...
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Ted Cruz Bill Grants AI Firms 10-Year Self-Regulation Window
Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the SANDBOX Act, which would allow AI companies to operate with reduced federal oversight for up to ten years by granting them waivers from certain regulations. The bill includes provisions for automatic approval if agencies do not respond to waiver requests within 9...
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Lawmakers Move to Ban AI Chatbot Marriages
A Las Vegas wedding officiant describes a California woman's genuine desire to marry her chatbot, highlighting how human-AI marriage is emerging as an extreme extension of the booming companion app industry. Republican lawmakers, like Missouri's Joe Nicola, are introducing legislation to block AI...
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California's Rental Fee Law Sparks ISP Backlash
A new California law effective January 1 allows tenants to decline bundled internet services in their leases without penalty, aiming to increase competition and fairness in the rental market. The legislation, supported by bipartisan lawmakers and smaller providers, does not ban bulk billing but e...
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Google's AI Safety Report Warns of Uncontrollable AI
Google's Frontier Safety Framework introduces Critical Capability Levels to proactively manage risks as AI systems become more powerful and opaque. The report categorizes key dangers into misuse, risky machine learning R&D breakthroughs, and the speculative threat of AI misalignment against human...
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