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It’s Time to Freeze Facial Recognition (or Otherwise Deputize Dystopia)
This week, we’re worried that federal agencies are deploying facial recognition apps to local police without warrants, oversight, or the ability to refuse—and we want to see Congress act now before surveillance infrastructure becomes permanent.
Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA): A Summary
This week, let's summarize the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA), effective January 1, 2026, which establishes the first AI regulatory framework in Texas covering both "persons" and government agencies, with civil penalties up to $200,000 per violation and specific prohibitions against AI manipulation, and social scoring by governmental entities.