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California, New York, and other states are forging their own AI safety laws – January 2026

Author/Source: Sabrina Ortiz See the full link here

Takeaway

This article talks about how states like California and New York are making their own laws to control artificial intelligence, or AI. These laws aim to make sure AI systems are safe and don’t cause harm, especially since federal laws are taking a long time to develop.


Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner


Analogy/Comparison

Making state AI safety laws is like different cities setting their own speed limits instead of having one national rule for all roads.


Why It Matters

This topic matters because without clear rules, powerful AI systems could cause big problems, like affecting critical services or making unfair decisions. For instance, California’s proposed law focuses on AI in critical infrastructure and healthcare to prevent large-scale harm.


Related Terms

Covered AI system, High-risk AI, Safety by design, Post-deployment monitoring. Jargon Conversion: A covered AI system is an AI system that could harm things like critical infrastructure or healthcare, or cause a lot of damage. High-risk AI refers to AI systems that could potentially cause serious problems or injuries. Safety by design means making sure an AI system is safe right from when it’s being created, before it’s even used. Post-deployment monitoring is watching an AI system after it’s been released to see if it causes any problems and then fixing them.

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