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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law that aims to protect children from AI chatbot harms. The legislation requires AI companies to verify users’ ages. They’ll need to offer users at least one verification method that doesn’t entirely rely on government ID. Companies will have to delete this “age information” after use.

Statescoop reports that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has issued an executive order requiring state officials to create a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and a new consortium to mitigate risks posed by artificial intelligence.

PRESS RELEASE — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of a comprehensive study of New York State’s quantum technology landscape, finding that the Empire State ranks second nationally in quantum-related businesses, research groups and patents. Commissioned by Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), the study highlights New York’s position as…

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a major package of no fewer than 13 AI-related bills as the state continues to increase the pressure on AIation, legal and more

ANNAPOLIS, MD –Governor Moore today announced a new AI framework outlining his administration’s core principles — centered on Maryland communities, workers, and children — for the responsible development, deployment, and regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), and for equipping Maryland’s workforce to thrive alongside it. In the absence of federal guardrails around this rapidly developing technology,…

Newsom’s executive order calls for an expert panel to develop new AI safety measures.

They’re aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.