A bill under consideration in New York would provide a private right of action, allowing people to file lawsuits against chatbot owners who violate the law.
A representative from New York City's technology office struggled to answer questions from City Council members about how city agencies use of biometric data and AI.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol building on Jan. 5, 2026 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)
A Rolex watch hangs on the wrist of a model during a street style fashion photo session, on Dec. 18, 2025 in Paris, France. (Edward Berthelot / Getty Images)
The Minnesota Technology Advisory Council advised the state to begin preparing for a class of security threats that might render useless current encryption standards.
Poppies bloom in Chino Hills State Park, foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains in Southern California, on April 8, 2023. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
California technology officials said a new AI-powered digital assistant, called Poppy, is helping employees speed through bureaucratic hurdles within a secure ecosystem that keeps government data on…
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey points to the crowd at the Globe Summit on November 19, 2025. (Photo by Ben Pennington/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
A mapping platform in Maryland that ingests infrastructure data from across agencies is helping the state spot internet coverage gaps and make smarter investments.