Jessica Grose is well known for her insightful observations on parenting, family, religion, and culture. So it comes as no surprise that her take on AI chatbots would be fresh, personal, and powerful.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has worked with state legislators to pass a landmark children’s online privacy protection bill, one day before the legislature is set to adjourn.

Three of four bills protecting kids online are nearing their final vote in Lincoln. It’s a sign of strong bipartisan support for the issue, which is a high priority for Gov. Jim Pillen.

The Social Media Safety Act, which required age verification to access major platforms, was too broadly written to pass the judge’s constitutional test.

A bill in the Washington State legislature would require parental control options and limit the hours of push notifications for minors. It passed the Senate but has stalled in the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee.

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.