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A law promoted by Gavin Newsom is now in effect in California, changing how content created with artificial intelligence is identified

California has implemented a significant new law, Senate Bill 942, also known as the California AI Transparency Act, as of August 1, 2026. Championed by State Senator Josh Becker and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2024, this legislation is designed to enhance user awareness and identification of content generated or altered by artificial intelligence. Its core objective is to counter the proliferation of deepfakes, online scams, and sophisticated disinformation campaigns by obligating major technology firms that develop generative AI models to provide accessible tools for verifying the authenticity and origin of images, videos, and audio shared online. The law applies to "covered providers," defined as companies with generative AI systems attracting over one million monthly users in California.

America’s Cosmic Bet on AI

Aug 04,26 | 01:38 EST

The winner takes it all. What happens if the United States loses?

FTC's Artificial Intelligence 'Policy Statement' Is Latest White House Effort to Distort the Law and Censor Speech

Aug 03,26 | 01:40 EST

The FTC’s ultimate aim is to anoint itself judge and jury over AI content — and silence dissent.

Ranking Member Luján Leads Telecommunications, Media Subcommittee Hearing On Artificial Intelligence In Communications Networks

Jul 31,26 | 01:34 EST

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, led a hearing titled “Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications.” The hearing explored AI's growing role in communication networks, broadband deployment, improving network resiliency, defending against cyber attacks, and optimizing network traffic, emphasizing that rural and underserved communities must not be left behind in the innovation economy.

LAW ENFORCEMENT TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES IN OUR WORLD OF EMERGING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

Jul 30,26 | 01:33 EST

Rockland County District Attorney emphasizes that public safety relies on effective law enforcement and public trust. Powerful technologies like surveillance, facial recognition, and AI, while useful for crime-solving, necessitate transparency and accountability. The DA calls upon local legislative bodies to actively review technology purchases, establish clear usage policies, ensure public reporting, and safeguard privacy and constitutional rights. This legislative oversight is crucial for building public trust and ensuring that these powerful tools are not used without independent scrutiny, especially as artificial intelligence advances.

Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks

Jul 30,26 | 01:31 EST

As AI use and downstream applications of AI continue to grow, demand for reliable, high-speed, high-capacity networks will also grow. This hearing examined how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming communications networks and how the technology can enhance services across the country.

County establishes position on artificial intelligence use

Jul 28,26 | 01:35 EST

When questions are posed to county commissioners, formal resolutions provide an official public answer. Most recently, the Grand County Board of County Commissioners answered the question of how they plan to integrate artificial intelligence into Grand County government technology systems in their strategic AI Vision. The resolution was drafted on March 31 and presented at a Grand County Board of County Commissioners meeting on April 12.

Supreme Court of Florida seeks input on artificial intelligence

Jul 27,26 | 01:41 EST

The Supreme Court of Florida has amended a rule requiring attorneys and self-represented litigants to certify the accuracy of legal authorities cited in filings, with sanctions for noncompliance, and is now inviting public comment on these changes.

Artificial Intelligence and Extremist Capability: How AI Lowers the Barriers Between Intent and Capability

Jul 27,26 | 01:35 EST

This article explores how advanced AI models are reducing the gap between extremist intent and their capability to execute mass-casualty attacks, particularly concerning CBRNE threats. It highlights that AI can serve as a virtual mentor, offering operational guidance, troubleshooting, and ideation, thereby democratizing dangerous knowledge and enabling lone actors. The piece scrutinizes the inadequacy of current AI safety guardrails against subtle conversational 'jailbreaks' and advocates for continuous evaluation, robust refusal mechanisms, and tiered access to mitigate these growing risks.