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New legislation in California would sets rules for chatbots that are designed as personalized and sometimes emotionally supportive digital friends.
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Democrats demand CISA explain how it’s supporting election offices
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Government’s ancient tradition of renaming things continues
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Did Trump cuts play role in Central Texas flood deaths?
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Connecticut’s voter rights law, the strongest in the nation, finally got funded
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