A bill under consideration in New York would provide a private right of action, allowing people to file lawsuits against chatbot owners who violate the law.
A representative from New York City's technology office struggled to answer questions from City Council members about how city agencies use of biometric data and AI.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
A Rolex watch hangs on the wrist of a model during a street style fashion photo session, on Dec. 18, 2025 in Paris, France. (Edward Berthelot / Getty Images)
The state's new LeakTracer program uses data from "L-band synthetic aperture radar" satellites and AI to identify anomalies in soil moisture that could signal water escaping underground.
Poppies bloom in Chino Hills State Park, foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains in Southern California, on April 8, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
California technology officials said a new AI-powered digital assistant, called Poppy, is helping employees speed through bureaucratic hurdles within a secure ecosystem that keeps government data on…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey points to the crowd at the Globe Summit on November 19, 2025. (Photo by Ben Pennington/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)