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Pritzker signs Illinois bill aimed at artificial intelligence accountability

Jul 06,26 | 01:41 EST

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation aimed at holding artificial intelligence companies accountable.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Nation-Leading Artificial Intelligence Safety Law

Jul 06,26 | 01:38 EST

Landmark bipartisan legislation creates the country's strongest AI accountability framework while supporting responsible innovation

Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics

Jul 06,26 | 01:34 EST

Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos are ushering in a new era for political campaigns and Republican Darren Bailey is leading its introduction in Illinois during his second run for governor. State lawmakers are considering requirements for campaigns to disclose when AI is used in advertising.

Cal State Faculty Push to Prevent AI Tools From Replacing Them as Schools and Staff Experiment

Jul 05,26 | 01:33 EST

The nation’s largest public four-year university may soon be barred from replacing faculty with generative AI as a bill backed by a union of professors comes nearer to reaching the governor’s desk.

California signs deal to bring Claude AI tools to government workers

Jun 29,26 | 01:34 EST

Gov. Gavin Newsom framed the agreement as a way for AI to help government workers, not replace them.

Artificial intelligence becomes ripe target for taxes

Jun 29,26 | 01:33 EST

Some progressives are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom in the run-up to the midterm elections this fall, with proposals ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by data centers. But other stakeholders are urging a more cautious approach, and artificial intelligence companies themselves are seeking to weigh in.

Sioux County adopts artificial intelligence policy for county employees

Jun 27,26 | 01:39 EST

In a significant move to navigate the evolving landscape of digital governance, Sioux County has officially adopted a new artificial intelligence policy designed specifically for its county employees. This forward-thinking initiative underscores the increasing integration of AI technologies across various sectors and the imperative for public bodies to establish clear, ethical, and secure frameworks for their utilization. The policy’s core objectives revolve around educating employees on the safe and responsible application of AI, meticulously protecting confidential and sensitive information from potential breaches, and ensuring that human accountability remains paramount for all data and insights generated through AI tools. This proactive approach aims to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its inherent risks within the public service domain, setting a precedent for responsible technology adoption in local government.

Regulating artificial intelligence will be ‘colossal task’ for Alabama lawmakers

Jun 26,26 | 01:35 EST

The leader of the Alabama Senate said regulating AI would be a “colossal task,” and the Legislature would have to take “baby steps.”

FIRST ON FLAG FAMILY: North Dakota forms artificial intelligence, data center task force

Jun 25,26 | 01:44 EST

North Dakota legislators are establishing an interim committee to comprehensively study artificial intelligence and data centers. Senate Majority Leader David Hogue highlighted the necessity of this task force due to extensive regulatory activity at both state and federal levels concerning AI and data center operations, including power consumption and tax incentives. The committee's primary objective is to develop informed policy recommendations for the 2027 legislature, ensuring a "North Dakota first" approach that leverages the state's energy resources and expertise.