When assisting businesses with the commercial aspects of the California Consumer Privacy Act, we advise them that this same law, with “consumer” in its name, also applies to data related to job applicants, employees, contractors, and other California state residents. Some are surprised, but we get to work addressing some nuanced issues, as some
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AI Moratorium Removed from Federal Budget Bill
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Senate voted early Tuesday to remove a proposed moratorium from the federal budget bill. This outcome marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence regulation in the United States.
The AI moratorium, initially proposed as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, proposed a 10-year moratorium on the…
The Potential For One Long Moratorium on AI Regulation
By Michelle L. Duncan on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
The federal budget bill titled One Big Beautiful Bill aims to unharness artificial intelligence (AI) development in the U.S. The current draft of the bill, which has passed the House, proposes a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of AI-related legislation by states or other entities. Specifically, it restricts the…
Virginia’s Governor Vetos AI Bill
By Michelle L. Duncan on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence
On March 24, 2025, Virginia’s Governor vetoed House Bill (HB) 2094, known as the High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act. This bill aimed to establish a regulatory framework for businesses developing or using “high-risk” AI systems.
The Governor’s veto message emphasized concerns that HB 2094’s stringent requirements would stifle innovation and economic growth…