With the rapid deployment of AI-powered tools across websites — from customer service chatbots to AI-generated content — the question of whether website operators must disclose when users are interacting with an AI is becoming increasingly important. The answer depends on a combination of applicable laws, industry standards, ethical considerations, and user expectations.…
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Legal and Regulatory Perspective on Artificial Intelligence
This article includes a legal and regulatory perspective on AI behavior and technology, covering U.S. and international frameworks, legal risks, compliance requirements, and the evolving landscape of AI law. What Is “AI Behavior” in Legal Terms? In legal contexts, “AI behavior” refers to the outputs or actions of an AI system (e.g., decisions, recommendations, predictions, content…
California’s Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)
This article constitutes an analysis of California’s Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976), covering its provisions, intent, and legal challenges. What SB 976 Covers Definition of “Addictive Feed”: SB 976 defines an “addictive feed” as any sequence of user-generated media (text, images, audio, or video) that is recommended or prioritized…
Legislation Update on Social Media and Children
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…
Navigating AI Laws: Valuable Information For Tech Startups, E-Commerce Platforms, and Search Engines
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…
What Is The NIST AI Risk Management Framework?
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…
Constitutional Rights for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
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 Technologies and Laws: Balancing Innovation and Accountability
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 Doxing Laws and Remedies
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 Token Technology: State, Federal, and International Laws
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…