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California Puts Social Media’s Youth Feeds on Notice

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On May 14, 2026, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued proposed regulations and opened a 45-day public comment period addressing compliance with the age determination and parental consent requirements of the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, or S.B. 976 (the “Act”). Enacted in September 2024, the Act is intended to protect users under 18 from addictive features on online platforms, including social media, by restricting operators of addictive internet-based services or … [Read more] about California Puts Social Media’s Youth Feeds on Notice

European Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines on Classification of High-Risk AI Systems Under the EU AI Act

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On May 19, 2026, the European Commission (EC) published draft guidance on how to determine whether an AI system qualifies as a high-risk AI system (HRAIS) under the EU’s Regulation 2024/1689 on artificial intelligence (AI Act). The draft reflects … [Read more] about European Commission Publishes Draft Guidelines on Classification of High-Risk AI Systems Under the EU AI Act

May Flowers Bring Fresh Insight from CalPrivacy

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Increased scrutiny of data brokers, rapid scaling of enforcement operations and active opposition to federal privacy preemption are in bloom in the Golden State. On May 1, 2026, the California Privacy Protection Agency (the “Agency”) Board (the … [Read more] about May Flowers Bring Fresh Insight from CalPrivacy

Colorado Replaces Landmark AI Act—Creating New Trails for AI Rules and Private AI Litigation

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On May 12, 2026, the Colorado legislature passed SB 26-189, which repeals and replaces its landmark Artificial Intelligence Act. Colorado is doing away with the concept of “algorithmic discrimination” and moving instead to a notice- and … [Read more] about Colorado Replaces Landmark AI Act—Creating New Trails for AI Rules and Private AI Litigation

Your AI Therapist May Need a Lawyer: Pennsylvania Brings Suit Against Chatbot Developer

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Our Health Care Group investigates a lawsuit against Character.AI that raises legal risks for AI platforms presenting themselves as licensed professionals and signals tightening regulatory scrutiny. AI chatbot developers could face regulatory … [Read more] about Your AI Therapist May Need a Lawyer: Pennsylvania Brings Suit Against Chatbot Developer