AI Regulation
Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI, alleging that one of its chatbots falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist capable of providing medical assessments. The lawsuit, filed by the state's Department of State and Board of Medicine, accuses the company of violating the Medical Practice Act. Governor Josh Shapiro announced the action, emphasizing protections against misleading AI tools.
Imeripotiwa na AI
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan bill requiring AI companies to implement age verification for chatbots to protect minors. The legislation, co-sponsored by Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal, prohibits AI companions for children and blocks sexually explicit content or self-harm encouragement. This rare cross-aisle agreement signals potential for swift Senate passage.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed two new laws on Monday to protect children from harmful AI technologies, including companion chatbots and deepfake pornography. The measures require safety protocols for bots and increase fines for nonconsensual AI-generated explicit images to $250,000 per victim. Both laws will take effect on January 1, 2026.