AI REGULATION

May 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI chatbots playing doctor? Pennsylvania draws the line

Pennsylvania just filed a lawsuit against Character. AI, a company that lets users create and chat with AI personalities. The state says some of these characters were pretending to be real doctors—complete with fake credentials and license numbers. One character named Emilie claimed to be a psychiat

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May 04 2026FINANCE

Are Digital Coins the Future or Just a Risky Bet?

Back in 2008, many people felt let down by banks. They blamed the financial crisis on risky lending and poor oversight. That frustration helped spark the idea of cryptocurrencies—digital money that promised freedom from traditional banks. Yet, nearly twenty years later, most Americans still trust ba

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Tech Money Meets Politics: Why AI and Crypto Are Changing Elections

Americans are spending record amounts on politics this cycle, but they're not happy about two rising players: AI and crypto. Fundraising reports show super PACs tied to these industries flooding races with cash to push their agendas. In some cases, their spending already matches what traditional par

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech Money vs AI Rules: A Strange Political Battle

New York is seeing a fight over AI rules that breaks normal political rules. A tech billionaire is spending millions to push for strict laws, especially to protect children from AI dangers and stop job losses. He backs a former tech critic now running for office. But big tech companies are fighting

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

How AI is changing crypto rules in the US

The US government agency that watches over trading is quietly getting a tech upgrade. With fewer people on staff, it’s turning to artificial intelligence to check applications for crypto businesses faster. Instead of reading every document by hand, the agency is training its team on AI tools to spot

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama missed a chance to regulate AI image abuse

Alabama lawmakers had a simple task last session: pass a bill that would stop tech companies from using AI to create and share sexual images of people without their consent. Instead, the bill died in committee, leaving Alabamians—especially women and kids—vulnerable to a growing problem. Right now,

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

US Diplomats Urged to Push Back on Data‑Control Rules

The U. S. government has asked its foreign representatives to oppose new rules that would limit how American technology companies handle people’s personal data abroad. A letter from the State Department, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warned that such restrictions c

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

Tech Tycoons Shaping California's Future

California is seeing a big wave of money pouring into politics from tech billionaires and companies. This isn't just about elections; it's about shaping the future of technology and regulation in the state. With artificial intelligence booming, these big players want to make sure their interests are

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

AI Rules: How the U. S. Can Stay Ahead

The United States is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence. Big states like New York and California have already passed laws that aim to keep AI safe for everyday life. These rules cover things such as protecting consumers, respecting civil rights, and preventing misuse in schools and workpla

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