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Senator Marsha Blackburn (R‑Tenn.) has released a discussion draft for a federal AI bill that aims to codify a recent executive order on artificial intelligence. The draft proposes a duty of care for AI developers, stricter safeguards for minors online, protection of individuals' voice and visual likenesses, new transparency rules for AI‑generated content, reporting requirements on AI‑related job impacts, and an effort to end Section 230. It also addresses copyright concerns by stating that unauthorized use of copyrighted works for AI training does not qualify as fair use. The proposal signals the first major congressional step toward comprehensive AI regulation. Read more

New York’s state legislature is reviewing two bills aimed at regulating emerging technology. The NY FAIR News Act would require any news content substantially created with generative artificial intelligence to carry a disclaimer and be approved by a human editor, while also mandating disclosure of AI usage to newsroom staff. A separate measure, S9144, seeks to impose a three‑year moratorium on permits for new data centers, citing rapid growth in electricity demand and recent rate increases for utility customers. Together, the proposals address both content integrity and energy infrastructure concerns. Read more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the RAISE Act, a law aimed at holding large artificial intelligence developers accountable for model safety. The legislation requires companies to disclose safety protocols and report incidents within 72 hours, while establishing fines of up to $1 million for a first violation and $3 million for subsequent breaches. An oversight office within the Department of Financial Services will monitor compliance and issue annual reports. The governor also approved two additional AI measures targeting the entertainment sector, even as President Trump pushes for a national, less burdensome standard. Read more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills that mandate advertisers to identify any AI‑generated synthetic performers used in ads and set rules for using a person’s name, image, or likeness after death. The legislation, known as Assembly Bill A8887B (S.8420‑A) and S.8391, aims to increase transparency for consumers and protect artists’ rights, echoing concerns raised during the SAG‑AFTRA strike over digital replicas and deepfakes. Read more

House Republicans are weighing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would block state AI regulations, echoing President Donald Trump's call for a single federal standard. The move follows a failed Senate attempt at a five‑year AI moratorium, which 99 of 100 senators rejected. Industry groups such as NetChoice argue that a patchwork of state rules could hinder innovation and U.S. competitiveness. Lawmakers expect language on the issue to be finalized before the holiday season, with a vote slated for December. Read more

Senator Ted Cruz introduced the SANDBOX Act, arguing that existing U.S. regulations are ill‑suited, hindering AI innovation. He urges a more adaptable framework to accommodate emerging applications in sectors like healthcare and transportation. Industry groups such as Netchoice welcomed the bill, citing its “innovation‑first” approach. However, safety advocates, including the Alliance for Secure AI, warned that the legislation could weaken essential safeguards, referencing recent controversies involving Meta’s chatbots and OpenAI’s response to a tragic incident linked to ChatGPT. Read more