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Arkansas legislature passes first state version of COPPA 2.0, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
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.
Nebraska advances bills to protect kids from AI, social media, and addictive apps
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.
Five AI policy takeaways from the new Stanford HAI Index Report
The 2025 AI Index Report includes a chapter devoted to AI policymaking, proposals, and public investment.
We’ve pulled five key learnings.
Legislative update: See which AI bills are flying, which are dying as the clock ticks on
The policy world now looks to California and New York, where lawmakers are taking up significant AI transparency and security proposals.
California bill would create a consumer warning to deter deepfakes
AI deepfakes leave people vulnerable to exploitation, identity theft, scams, misinformation and misrepresentation of character, says the bill’s author. A consumer warning would make everyday consumers think twice before breaking the law.
A House committee in Olympia is stalling this bill to protect kids from addictive apps
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.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signs one AI bill, vetoes another
Gov. Youngkin’s veto follows a massive lobbying push by corporate tech and Silicon Valley venture capitalists to prevent the creation of any safeguards around the development of AI.
The revised guide to TRAIGA 2.0, the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act
The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), the most talked-about AI bill of 2025, has been dramatically revised.
Our updated guide explains what the new bill would do.
Albany enters the fight: Three big AI bills filed in New York State Assembly
Assemblymember Alex Bores opens the Albany session with three promising AI transparency and security bills.
Legislators have filed AI ‘duty of care’ liability bills in 10 states. Here’s how to track them.
11 AI liability bills have been filed in 10 states, as of mid-March. We’ve built a tracker to follow all of them.
FAQ: The New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Act (HB 60) explained in plain language
State lawmakers in Santa Fe are considering one of the most important AI bills in the nation. We have a non-technical guide to HB 60, the New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Act.
How state lawmakers are acting to stop the harm of AI-generated deepfakes
Since 2019, state legislatures have enacted at least 50 new laws addressing the harm of AI-generated deepfakes. In 2025, legislators in 18 states have introduced 38 bills that deal with AI-generated deepfake imagery.
Tech lobby and a tight budget end bid for Washington State AI transparency bill
After receiving a warm reception in two committee hearings, HB 1168 ran into a hard fiscal fact: The state faces a budgetary shortfall that leaves little room for any new spending in 2025-2027.
TCAI’s Top Five: California AI bills to watch right now
More than 30 AI-related bills have been filed in Sacramento. We dive into the five most interesting measures and list all the proposals in play.
New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Act, HB 60, moving to a floor vote in the House
The New Mexico Artificial Intelligence Act, authored by Rep. Christine Chandler, is one of the most promising AI measures moving forward in the 2025 state legislative season.
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.
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.
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.