As artificial intelligence reshapes risks in U.S. civil infrastructure, it also offers powerful tools to enhance resilience and security. The surge in AI-enabled cyberattacks underscores the urgent need for strong AI governance, workforce training, and updated cybersecurity strategies to protect and modernize America’s critical infrastructure systems.
Maine is proposing a bill to amend its criminal code to address AI-generated explicit images of children, closing a legal loophole by expanding the definition of child sexual abuse material to include AI-created or modified content.
California’s Parents & Kids Safe AI Act aims to enhance youth safety online by requiring AI companies to implement age-assurance tools, restrict minors’ access to AI chatbots, ban child-targeted advertising, and ensure parental controls along with independent safety audits.
On December 22, 2025, NIST announced two new AI centers to enhance US manufacturing and cybersecurity with a $20 million investment. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed an AI “Bill of Rights” and data center regulations to protect consumers and communities, highlighting the growing debate over state versus federal AI authority.
In this episode of Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast, hosts Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso explore how artificial intelligence is transforming auto finance with innovations like smarter chatbots and algorithmic decision-making. They also discuss the associated legal risks and emphasize the necessity of strong human oversight as the industry embraces AI in 2026.
IndiaAI and the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) have launched the IndiaAI Financial Reporting Compliance Challenge, offering a ₹1.5 Crore prize pool to develop AI-based solutions for automated financial document verification. The initiative aims to enhance financial oversight and regulatory compliance through innovative technology solutions from Indian startups and companies.
In the twelfth episode of “When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line,” Kate Driscoll and Nate Mendell discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence within the FDA with Brigid Bondoc. They explore how AI tools are being integrated to enhance inspection efficiency and address regulatory challenges related to AI-driven clinical decision support software.
Thurston County commissioners are considering a draft ordinance to regulate the use of artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance technology, aiming to ensure transparency, accountability, and protections for civil liberties.
Maine is advancing legislation to regulate AI-generated explicit images of children, closing loopholes in existing child sexual abuse material laws caused by new generative AI technologies.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a comprehensive AI Strategy focused on governance, workforce development, and public health outcomes, aiming to enhance transparency and collaboration while addressing risks associated with AI technology.