This article is an overview of recent legislation in the United States and California focused on social media regulation and protections for children such as state statutes, federal proposals, court cases, and policy debates: California’s Landmark SB 976: Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act Signed into law by Governor Newsom…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming everything from product recommendations to customer service, search engine optimization, fraud detection, and beyond. However, with great power comes a rising wave of regulatory scrutiny. As lawmakers in the United States and abroad grapple with the risks of AI — from bias to privacy violations…
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms industries, from healthcare and finance to law enforcement and education, questions of risk, responsibility, and trust loom large. To address these concerns, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) in January 2023 — a voluntary…
As digital technologies continue to permeate every facet of modern life, cybersecurity and data privacy have emerged as defining legal challenges of the 21st century. From state-sponsored cyberattacks to private-sector data breaches and government surveillance, these issues demand a coherent and constitutionally grounded response. In the United States, however, the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transformed from a niche area of computer science into a foundational technology influencing nearly every sector of society. From predictive algorithms in healthcare and finance to autonomous vehicles and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, AI systems are reshaping how we live, work, and interact with…
California’s anti-doxing statute, which is codified under California Civil Code § 53.8, is a law designed to protect individuals from the intentional, malicious publication of their personal identifying information, which is commonly known as “doxing” when done with the intent to cause harm, harassment, or to incite violence. Assembly Bill…
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have redefined the concept of ownership in the digital world. Built on blockchain technology, NFTs represent unique digital assets that can be traded, sold, and verified through decentralized systems. They are commonly associated with digital art, collectibles, music, virtual real estate, and more. As NFTs have gained…
Introduction In the digital age, the way we perceive, transfer, and assign value to assets is undergoing a dramatic transformation. One of the most significant innovations driving this shift is the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) — a type of cryptographic asset that represents ownership of a unique item or piece of…
The convergence of blockchain technology and real estate is reshaping how properties are bought, sold, and managed. Traditionally, real estate transactions are lengthy, paperwork-intensive, and costly, involving multiple intermediaries like brokers, escrow agents, title companies, and banks. Blockchain offers a way to streamline and secure these transactions, while Non-Fungible Tokens…
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a sophisticated cybercrime that targets businesses and individuals performing legitimate transfer-of-funds requests. Attackers employ tactics such as email spoofing, phishing, and social engineering to impersonate trusted entities—like executives, vendors, or legal representatives—to deceive victims into transferring money or sensitive information. Common BEC Techniques Email Spoofing:…