Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Banning 'Robo Bosses' as Part of California Crackdown on AIThe governor signed laws relating to AI-driven layoffs, workplace surveillance, deepfakes, medical AI, and more, on Wednesday.Gizmodo5d agoWhole story →TechnologySecurityGavin Newsomcalifornia ai regulation signings
Federal Judge Blocks Utah's VPN CrackdownThe judge temporarily blocked the rule after finding it likely unconstitutional.Gizmodo7d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeutah age verification law ruling
The New US Piracy Bill Would Regulate Paid VPNs. Free Ones Are Off the Hook.The American Copyright Protection Act, filed on September 16, 2026 by Rep. Darrell Issa, would force VPNs, ISPs, and DNS resolvers to block foreign piracy sites through court orders, but only if the VPN provider has at least 100,000 monthly US subscribers.Gizmodo11d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeDarrell Issaus piracy bill introduction
California Lawmakers Passed a Bill Fining Platforms $50,000 for Every Teen Shown an Addictive FeedCalifornia lawmakers have sent AB 1709 to Governor Gavin Newsom, a bill that would require major platforms to disable personalized feeds, autoplay, and off-hours notifications for users under 16, with penalties of up to $50,000 per affected minor for knowing violations.Gizmodo12d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia online regulation bill
First Utah, Now Congress: A New US Bill Would Force VPNs to Block Piracy SitesRep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) just introduced H.R. 10364, the American Copyright Protection Act, which would explicitly force ISPs, DNS providers, and VPN services to block foreign piracy sites through expedited court orders.Gizmodo17d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeDarrell IssaHR 791HR 10364american copyright protection act introduction
Jimmy Kimmel Yanks James Talarico Interview From TV Over Trump FCC ThreatsBrendan Carr's FCC might pull ABC affiliates off the air over an interview with the Democratic Senate candidate, Kimmel said.Gizmodo25d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentfcc censorship threat
Trump’s Apparent Crypto Conflicts Could Sink the CLARITY ActA Republican senator is now openly saying ethics language could be what finally kills the bill.Gizmodo27d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyclarity act negotiations
Congresswoman Wants to Add Images to Legislation to Keep Pace With the Post-Literate Future"For too long, our laws have been written for 'staffer bros' with bow ties," writes Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.Gizmodo1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMarie Gluesenkamp Perezlegislation reform proposal
