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The Maryland State Police’s model policy is intended as a template for other law enforcement. It largely mirrors state law but lacks extra guardrails sought by the state's ACLU. Local agencies can opt not to use it, or to add their own requirements.
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OpenAI says there is a need for massive data centers that could each use as much power as entire cities, framing the unprecedented expansion as necessary to develop more advanced AI and compete with China.
Wilson, N.Y., will continue to weigh a 12-month halt to processing of any applications for permits related to battery energy storage systems often associated with “utility grade” solar energy projects.
More than 125 Hollywood actors, directors, producers, music artists and entertainment industry leaders have added their names to a letter released Tuesday to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
At least three state candidates running for Lancaster County districts in the U.S. House of Representatives turned to AI this year to help describe their policy views to voters before Election Day.
A youth advocacy group for safer online practices is pushing for tougher restrictions on social media after a House committee last week approved a watered-down version of a kids’ online safety measure.
Data centers like the proposed one that sparked controversy in Fort Worth last week are putting a strain on power grids and water resources, and state lawmakers are considering restrictions on such facilities.
Concerned with problems ahead as companies ditch drivers for autonomous vehicles, Texas lawmakers are aiming at a light touch — but new requirements — for companies behind driverless tech.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills targeting election misinformation Tuesday, even as he hinted at his hesitancy to approve more sweeping regulation of the artificial intelligence industry.
While the majority of these bills will never make it into law, simply taking a look at all the different bills that are in motion can give us insight into policymakers’ current preoccupations.
The civil rights advocacy organization sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging his signature on a bill that would ban law enforcement from deploying killer drones against the public.
A federal appeals court will hear arguments in TikTok’s challenge to a law requiring a sale or ban of the app in the U.S., in a case that could determine Congress’ ability to regulate the company.
Officials in San Mateo County, Calif., urged Congress to pass legislation requiring social media companies to add labels to their platforms warning people about their potential to harm users' mental health.
New York City Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez is introducing new legislation this week that would require the creation of a public list of the city’s approved artificial intelligence tools.
Lawmakers have a handful of days left and a lot of heavy lifting to keep their promises of enacting laws to protect kids online, expand affordable high-speed Internet, regulate the use of AI in elections and more.
A lawsuit filed against a property management software firm has elected officials in the Silicon Valley city considering how to protect renters. Three councilmembers have proposed an ordinance to ban rent or occupancy-setting tools.
