California passes S.B. 524, requiring police to disclose when AI helped write reports ✍️ Agencies must retain drafts, include “AI‑written” disclaimers, and prevent vendors from selling data 📄 Axon’s Draft One may require redesign to comply 💡 A meaningful step for accountability — now the work shifts to enforcement and compliance. @npub1sqfn...5skr 🔗

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Victory! California Requires Transparency for AI Police Reports

California Governor Newsom has signed SB 524, making California the second state to take an important first step toward regulating AI police reports.

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California is the 1st US state to regulate AI companion chatbots under SB 243 📜 Law protects kids & vulnerable users from harmful interactions 👶 ✔️ Age checks, self-harm protocols, content warnings ✔️ No posing as healthcare pros ✔️ Deepfake fines up to $250K 💰 ✔️ Starts Jan 2026 A step toward safer AI 🛡️ 🔗

Yahoo News

California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots

SB 243 is designed to protect children and vulnerable users from harms associated with use of AI companion chatbots.

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