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U.S. Updates
Trump Signs EO Promoting Advanced AI Innovation and Security
On June 2, 2026, the U.S. president signed an Executive Order ("EO") titled "Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security." The EO focuses on three main areas: directing the U.S. Attorney General to prioritize enforcement against individuals utilizing AI in criminal contexts, establishing a classified federal benchmarking process and voluntary developer framework to secure “covered frontier models,” and expanding AI-driven cybersecurity efforts across federal agencies. While the enforcement priority is indefinite, most of the other agency directives require completion within 30 to 60 days.
Connecticut Enacts Broad Online Safety and AI Law
On May 29, 2026, Connecticut enacted SB 5, a multi-faceted AI law that draws from a number of types of AI laws throughout the country with varying requirements in specific contexts.
Among the provisions, the law includes requirements related to AI transparency for subscription-based AI, documentation and notice obligations for automated decision-making in employment, and provenance-data labeling for large-scale generative AI providers. Additionally, it establishes whistleblower protections for employees of frontier AI developers, sets requirements for companion chatbots, and mandates age verification and data-privacy controls for social media platforms that recommend content to minors.
Many provisions will be enforced as unfair or deceptive trade practices, heightening compliance risk and signaling increased enforcement activity across AI and online safety domains.
Provisions in the law become effective between October 1, 2026, and January 1, 2028.
Illinois postpones regs on AI notices in Employment Contexts
On June 2, 2026, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) announced that it is temporarily postponing proposed rules related to AI notice requirements in employment decisions.
The IDHR was set to hold a public hearing on June 10, 2026, regarding draft regulations implementing the Artificial Intelligence in Employment Provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act. The act includes transparency and notice requirements for employers using artificial intelligence and automated decision-making systems in hiring and employment. The draft regulations provided details of when, how, and where AI notices are required and what they must contain. The announcement did not state when the hearing would be rescheduled for nor did it mention whether there would be changes to the draft regulations.
Colorado Enacts Companion Chatbot Law
On June 1, 2026, Colorado enacted a law to regulate AI companion chatbots. Among its provisions, the law requires: age estimation; AI disclosure requirements; design limits, content restrictions, and safety measures for minors; specific account tools related to privacy and account operations; protocols for responding to user expressions of suicidal ideation or self-harm; and annual reporting obligations to the Attorney General. The law also forbids chatbots from representing their outputs as equivalent to advice from licensed professionals. The law is enforceable by the AG’s office and will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Florida Sues Open AI
On June 1, 2026, and during an ongoing criminal investigation by the Florida AG against Open AI, Florida AG Uthmeier announced a civil lawsuit against Open AI under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”) and common law causes of action. The complaint alleges OpenAI knowingly deployed an unsafe AI product, ignoring internal and external safety warnings and exposing users, including children, to harm. According to the Attorney General, ChatGPT allegedly collected data from minors without meaningful parental oversight, created risks of behavioral addiction and cognitive harm, and produced dangerous or misleading outputs that were downplayed by the company.
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties, damages, and injunctive relief requiring changes to OpenAI’s practices. The civil action follows an ongoing criminal investigation into whether ChatGPT played a role in the planning and commission of violent crimes.
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