California will fine creators for sneaky political ads.Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will penalize creators for failing to disclose paid political content, with fines reaching up to $5,000 per violation, The New York Times reports. Though the FTC requires influencers to disclose product advertisements, it doesn’t have the same rules for paid political content, which has become…The Verge16d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia political ad law
Texas puts data center permits on hold.Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to stop granting permits to data centers while the state finishes an audit of the facilities that want to connect to its electric grid. Last week, Abbott also told state regulators to “impose legal consequences” on data centers that don’t disclose information about water…The Verge16d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetGreg Abbotttexas data center permit halt
California tightens rules on AI data center energy and water useCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills requiring AI data centers to pay for upgrades to the local energy grid.The Verge17d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetGavin Newsomcalifornia ai data center regulations
Gavin Newsom is pushing for an AI kill switchCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order that would convene experts to recommend new AI safety policy the state should enact.The Verge20d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeGavin Newsomai safety policy initiative
California governor signs law blocking “addictive” social feeds for minors.Under AB1709, social platforms can’t provide algorithmic recommendations, infinite scroll, or autoplay features to users under 16 unless they receive parental consent. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of other online safety-focused bills into law as well, including new rules requiring chatbot makers to notify young users that they’re not talking to…The Verge28d agoWhole story →TechnologyJusticeGavin Newsomcalifornia online safety bills signed
