The bill's author paused voting until next year to allow for "additional stakeholder engagement and productive conversations with the Governor's office."

The California State Assembly approved legislation that would place new safeguards on AI-powered chatbots.

San Jose, California, has announced it will test AI-powered software with the aim of approving building permits more rapidly.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order launching a statewide artificial intelligence framework.

Lancaster, California, plans to begin using agentic AI to fast-track approvals and eliminate bottlenecks that slow the permitting process.

The Colorado AI Act has been delayed from being implemented until June 2026, giving lawmakers additional time to placate private industry.

The California State Water Resources Control Board said the bill, designed to protect the public from AI bias, could cost the agency millions.

Folsom, California, launched a video of Bigfoot giving a guided tour of the city, part of the city's campaign to attract tourists.

Business Software Alliance claimed that the Automated Decisions Safety Act would apply to broadly to companies that use various automation tools.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the state is partnering with major tech companies to give students and teachers free access to AI tools.