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.
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.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits Gouverneur Health in Manhattan to announce new policy on public health and taxes on Feb. 3, 2026. (Spencer Platt / Getty Images)
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey speaks on stage during 2023 Massachusetts Conference For Women at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on December 14, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Marla Aufmuth / Getty Images for Massachusetts Conference For Women)