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Washington AG names AI task force members

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson named 18 members from government, academia and industry to study generative artificial intelligence's potential impact on the state.

Jun 24, 2024 By Colin Wood

Maryland AG Anthony Brown — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown gives closing remarks to Western Maryland law enforcement officials at the Hate Bias Incident Reporting Forum at Frostburg State University on May 10, 2023. (Maryland AG / Flickr)

Maryland’s new hate-crime website hoped to boost reporting

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a new online reporting system hoped to improve the statistics on hate crimes and "hate biases."

Jun 5, 2024 By Colin Wood

Female Hand Holding Phone With Incoming Call From Unknown — (Getty Images)

State attorneys general urge FCC to restrict AI in telemarketing

A letter written in response to the FCC’s inquiry in November about the implications of AI under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act calls for new consumer protections.

Jan 22, 2024 By Skylar Rispens

social media apps on phone — (Matt Cardy / Getty Images)

First Amendment group sues Utah over new social media law for minors

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit against Utah's attorney general, claiming a new law could have a chilling effect on free speech.

Jan 18, 2024 By Keely Quinlan

Montana attorney general sues Meta for ‘deceptive practices’

A Montana lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court is the state’s latest attempt at taking social media companies to task this year.

Dec 5, 2023 By Skylar Rispens