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New California bill seeks protections for kids interacting with AI systems
A new bill (AB 1064) introduced yesterday in the California legislature by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan would set standards for developers offering AI systems for use by children.
Victory in Virginia: The Old Dominion approves two important AI bills
Virginia Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado authored two significant AI bills that were approved by the General Assembly yesterday. The bills now move to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk for his signature.
Texas AG opens investigation of DeepSeek, testing the power of state law over AI
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into DeepSeek for potentially violating state privacy laws. Texas lawmakers are currently considering a more comprehensive bill to establish safeguards around AI.
FAQ for Texas TRAIGA skeptics: Hard questions answered here
Texas artists like Willie Nelson are seeing their intellectual property infringed by out-of-state AI companies. TRAIGA , the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act, would protect Texans against the harms of AI while establishing a framework that allows local tech companies to thrive.
The complete guide to TRAIGA, the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) has become the most talked-about AI bill of the 2025 state legislative season. Our guide explains what it would do, in plain English.
Two big rulings: Courts are starting to expose AI piracy of copyrighted material
Recent rulings in two AI lawsuits favored copyright holders over AI corporations. It’s not the final word, but the decisions hold lessons for the legal use of training data for AI models.
Legislative update: 11 TCAI-backed bills moving in 6 states right now
The big buzz centers on the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), but significant bills are moving in other states too.
New California bill pushes back against AI copyright infringement
California Assm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan authored last year’s successful Training Data Transparency Act. Now she’s back with a bill to protect performers, authors, and artists from copyright infringement by AI developers.
New Mexico is quietly launching one of the best AI transparency bills of 2025
New Mexico’s HB 60 improves on the artificial intelligence act adopted by Colorado last year.