AI Regulation Tracker

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 62 on July 14, 2026, temporarily pausing certain New York Department of Environmental Conservation permits and approvals associated with data centers capable of using at least 50 megawatts of electricity while the state develops environmental standards and a regulatory framework.

• • Executive Order 62 was signed on July 14, 2026.
• • The order applies to certain discretionary permits and other approvals issued by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
• • The pause is expected to remain in effect while New York develops environmental standards and a regulatory framework for data centers.

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On April 20, Congressman Blake Moore (R‑UT) introduced the AI Children’s Toy Safety Act, a federal bill calling for a ban on the manufacture and sale of children’s toys that incorporate AI chatbots.

• • WIRED (May 9, 2026): "On April 20, Congressman Blake Moore of Utah introduced the first federal bill, named the AI Children’s Toy Safety Act, calling for a ban on the manufacture and sale of children’s toys that incorporate AI chatbots."
• • Article situates the federal bill alongside other legislative actions: California senator Steve Padilla proposed a four‑year moratorium in January and state-level bills (e.g., Maryland) are advancing prelaunch safety assessments and data privacy rules.
• • WIRED notes congressional concern: Senators Amy Klobuchar, Maria Cantwell, and Ed Markey "called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to address the potential safety risks" of AI toys, providing context for federal legislative activity.

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