Texas has officially joined the wave of states trying to wrangle artificial intelligence. On June 22, 2025, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) was signed into law and takes effect January 1, 2026. It’s a big step toward regulating how AI is developed and used in Texas, especially by government agencies.

What happens when artificial intelligence becomes powerful enough to cause real-world disasters? New York isn’t waiting to find out. On June 15, 2025, the state passed the Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act, making it the first in the nation to impose legal obligations on developers of high-risk AI.

Sometimes, it’s important to have a legal reminder—much like reminding your kids to say “please” or “thank you” for the thousandth time. So, here’s your reminder: if you are using artificial intelligence (AI) to make calls or send texts, they are subject to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into our lives, from smart assistants to recruitment tools, new laws are emerging to ensure these technologies are used responsibly. In 2024, three states—California, Colorado, and Utah—took major steps to regulate AI.