Researchers claimed inconsistent state definitions and requirements could make it harder for developers to comply, while diverting attention from safeguards that directly address documented risks to children.

Arizona's secretary of state said his office's expanded chatbot is designed to augment the work of human agents and provide off-hours access to reliable information.

Texas' State Administration Manager, or SAM, only pulls "from fact," said Jerome Greener, director of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office.

A new lawsuit alleges an AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and produced a fake license number.

"You wouldn't think a good state like ours would be spending money on this,” Idaho state Rep. John Shirts said during a recent legislative hearing.

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.

Many are skeptical of a recently proposed standard that would provide AI tools with additional guidance, but tastes can change quickly.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker approved a new law banning the use of artificial intelligence systems in providing psychotherapy services.

The Center for Humane Technology's Pete Furlong and Transparency Coalition.ai's Rob Eleveld to discuss the impacts of AI companion chatbots.

Colorado Chief Information Officer David Edinger says the state's new pilot project using Google Gemini is transforming how employees work.