Technology Policy

Covers laws and regulations shaping the development and use of technology, including data privacy and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence governance, online platforms and content moderation, digital competition and antitrust, intellectual property in tech, and government surveillance and access. Highlights policy trends, compliance obligations, and emerging legal risks affecting businesses, developers, and consumers.

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This Is What Happens When AI Wrongly Accuses You of a Crime

This Is What Happens When AI Wrongly Accuses You of a Crime

AI misidentification can lead to arrest, charges, and months or years of fallout even if you’re innocent. These errors often come from flawed facial recognition, bad data, or biased algorithms that investigators may overtrust. This article explains the risks, your legal rights, and how to fight an AI-driven false accusation. When Technology Gets It Wrong […]
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Why Your Company’s ‘AI Governance Policy’ Is Worthless Without These 3 Sentences

Why Your Company’s ‘AI Governance Policy’ Is Worthless Without These 3 Sentences

An AI governance policy is effectively unenforceable unless it clearly assigns accountability, mandates minimum controls, and requires documented decision-making and monitoring. Without those baseline commitments, the policy reads like aspirational guidance and won’t stand up to regulator scrutiny, audits, or litigation after an AI incident. This article identifies the three must-have sentences and explains how […]
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The New Rule – If You Use AI at Work, You May Have Just Lost Your Whistleblower Protection

The New Rule – If You Use AI at Work, You May Have Just Lost Your Whistleblower Protection

Using AI at work can forfeit whistleblower protections if the tools route sensitive information outside approved reporting channels or breach confidentiality rules. Many statutes protect disclosures only when made through specific, secure processes, and AI use can unintentionally create unauthorized “publication” or mishandling of protected data. This article explains the new rule’s rationale, the legal […]
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Is Your State About to Ban Social Media for Under-16s? The List Is Growing.

Is Your State About to Ban Social Media for Under-16s? The List Is Growing.

Yes—more than a dozen states have introduced or passed laws restricting social media for users under 16. These measures commonly require parental consent, age verification, or limits on minors’ accounts and platform access. This article lists the states taking action and summarizes what the new rules mean for families and companies. Social Media and Teens: […]
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What the ‘AI Non-Sentience Act’ Really Means for Your Business

What the ‘AI Non-Sentience Act’ Really Means for Your Business

The AI Non-Sentience Act states that AI systems are not sentient and have 0 legal rights or personhood. This clarification keeps legal responsibility with the humans and companies that develop, deploy, and rely on AI in products, services, and decisions. This article explains the practical business impacts on liability, contracts, compliance, and risk management. Understanding […]
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I Sued an AI Chatbot. Here’s Everything That Happened Next.

I Sued an AI Chatbot. Here’s Everything That Happened Next.

Suing an AI chatbot company for bad advice usually hinges on arbitration clauses and proving negligence or deceptive practices, and many claims get dismissed early. You’ll need dated chat logs, reliance proof, and documented damages (e.g., $2,000 loss) to have leverage. This article walks through the complaint, the company’s defenses, and what happened next. When […]
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