Austin Jenkins Pluribus News/State Affairs

Reporter for @PluribusNews/@StateAffairsUS covering state-level tech policy along with transportation & infrastructure. Host of “Inside Olympia” on @tvwnews.

[State Affairs @StateAffairsUS]

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[Kyle Jaeger @kylejaeger]

.@CAgovernor is striking a cautionary tone about the potential promise and perils of AI — with a new EO addressing how an increasingly autonomous economy could impact California's workforce.

https://t.co/XU5DSavNit @StateAffairsCA

[Austin Jenkins Pluribus News/State Affairs @AustinJ_Reports]

Insightful trend piece from @squinton_states

[Max Rieper @MaxRieperTech]

Taxing Big Tech’s ad revenue gains momentum in statehouses https://t.co/3rtbnPMEIT

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A big vote within the last 30 minutes in Connecticut where the House just approved a sweeping AI bill. It comes after a hard-fought, multi-year effort led by Sen. James Maroney. Link to story in comments. (@StateAffairsUS) (@PluribusNews)

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Praise and criticism was swift after the White House today released an AI framework calling for federal preemption of state-level regulations. My latest: https://t.co/U4VRUa88MO (@PluribusNews) (@StateAffairsUS)

[State Affairs @StateAffairsUS]

The growing popularity of smart glasses and other wearable devices that record video and audio is sparking privacy concerns and prompting the first state-level efforts to regulate the emerging technology.
https://t.co/k43mHOG4ba

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My latest …

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Oregon and Washington are poised to regulate companion chatbots after lawmakers in both states approved measures aimed at protecting kids and adults from potential harms related to interacting with artificial intelligence.
https://t.co/SkuaL6Jav1

[Dara Kam @TheDaraKam]

Thanks for the shirttail! @AustinJ_Reports details state AI efforts on the road to nowhere @PluribusNews @GovRonDeSantis @Daniel_PerezFL https://t.co/21ltcKDEwb

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My latest … thanks @MaxRieperTech for sharing the story.

[Max Rieper @MaxRieperTech]

Pressure from the White House may be working to stymie state efforts to regulate AI in Florida, Utah, and Virginia. https://t.co/kndjaWk8Mq

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My latest …

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Lawmakers seeking to protect children online are advancing legislation in multiple states that would require social media companies to comply with search warrants within 72 hours.
https://t.co/hBZsbnLuuJ

[StateAffairsCA @StateAffairsCA]

Bipartisan support is building in Sacramento for age verification on social media, as California’s lawmakers join a widening national and international push to restrict minors’ access to online platforms. #capol #capolitics
https://t.co/adEKTJXB4m

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My latest …

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Lawmakers in nearly two dozen states are proposing legislation this year to establish rules of the road for mental health chatbots.
https://t.co/28NiqVlwwi

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My latest …

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Governors are boosting the multi-year push in states to regulate social media platforms to protect kids, making the issue an executive branch priority.
https://t.co/Mfcq7Oq2YM

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My latest … a legislative trend that highlights the conflict between race tracks and neighbors.

[Kyle Trygstad @KyleTrygstad]

When you move next to a race track and then realize how loud it is, from @AustinJ_Reports ->

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Washington State's investment board doesn't get much coverage outside of the trade press. Which makes it all the more notable when in-state reporters do pay attention. Insightful reporting here by @Shauna_Sowersby of @seattletimes (link in comments).

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[Austin Jenkins Pluribus News/State Affairs @AustinJ_Reports]

It's a new year and the push is on again in states to regulate social media platforms. This is a constantly evolving policy space, but one thing that doesn't change is the likelihood that new laws will be challenged in court. My latest linked below.