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As AI and automation tools become increasingly integrated into hiring and workplace operations, California’s Assembly Bill 1018 (AB 1018) is drawing significant attention for its potential to reshape how employers use these...more
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The New York legislature recently passed a bill, A.8887-B(Rosenthal)/S.8420-A(Gianaris), that would mandate the conspicuous disclosure of "synthetic performers" in advertisements. A synthetic performer is defined as a...more
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On May 31, 2025, Texas enacted HB 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, creating one of the most comprehensive state-level frameworks to date for regulating artificial intelligence....more
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance and integrate into various aspects of society, it becomes increasingly necessary for states to regulate or enact legislation to govern its use. AI has the potential to...more
A surprising series of recent events in Austin revealed the struggle that Texas lawmakers are having in deciding how – and whether – to regulate the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and elsewhere. While...more
On February 20, the Virginia legislature passed the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act (HB 2094), a bill that aims to prevent algorithmic discrimination by imposing requirements on businesses that...more
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Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
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