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New York’s FAIR News Act would require AI‑generated news to be labeled
The New York State Legislature has passed the Fundamental Artificial Intelligence Requirements (FAIR) in News Act, mandating conspicuous labels on AI‑generated news content and imposing fines for non‑compliance, a move that could reshape newsroom practices and raise constitutional questions.governing.comPolicy
South Australia announces terms of reference for AI royal commission
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas unveiled the terms of reference for a new Royal Commission into artificial intelligence, appointing Ian Ross as lead commissioner with Cape Pounder and Chris Manning as co‑commissioners.news24.com.auPolicy
South Korea unveils plan to boost AI robot development and mass production
South Korea has unveiled a government plan to support the development and mass production of AI-powered robots, aiming to create domestic demand for at least 200,000 units by 2030.mlex.comPolicy
South Australia appoints three experts to lead AI royal commission
Former federal judge Dr Iain Ross AO, former Tech Council CEO Kate Pounder, and AI expert Professor Christopher Manning have been appointed to lead South Australia's Royal Commission into Artificial Intelligence.abc.net.auPolicy
California enacts law banning AI‑only firings and bathroom surveillance
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a suite of bills that prohibit employers from relying solely on artificial intelligence for disciplinary or termination decisions, require transparency for AI‑driven layoffs, and ban AI‑powered bathroom monitoring.engadget.comPolicy
Arizona Supreme Court vacates manslaughter sentence due to AI-generated victim video
The Arizona Supreme Court has overturned a 10-year prison sentence for a manslaughter conviction, ruling that the use of an AI-generated video of the victim during sentencing was a fundamental error.newsnationnow.comPolicy
California governor signs bill restricting lawyer and arbitrator use of generative AI
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 574, a first‑of‑its‑kind law that bars attorneys and arbitrators from delegating legal work to generative AI and requires verification of AI‑generated citations.news.bloomberglaw.comPolicy
California governor signs AI worker protection laws and new terminology order
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a suite of laws aimed at shielding California workers from AI‑driven job loss and surveillance, and issued an executive order mandating the use of the term “artificial intelligence” instead of “super intelligence.”business-standard.comPolicy
Federal jury strikes down Bexar County AI surveillance program in Texas
A federal jury found Bexar County, Texas, liable for systematic Fourth Amendment violations after its AI‑powered license‑plate reader network led to pretextual traffic stops and unlawful vehicle searches, awarding the plaintiff $76 in damages.reason.com
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