Melissa Fox

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two bills into effect in May 2026, consistent with heightened legislative activity of cannabis and hemp products at both the state and federal levels. On Monday, May 11, 2026, Governor...more Georgia’s SB 540, effective July 1, 2027, places the state squarely in the front ranks of chatbot and conversational AI regulation. The law combines mandatory AI disclosures, child safety guardrails, privacy controls, and...more State lawmakers are moving quickly from “AI transparency” talk to chatbot-specific rules that can force product changes—recurring “not human” notices, self-harm escalation protocols, safeguards for minors, audits, and even...more Much of the recent public and legal spotlight has been on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called forever chemicals pervasive in consumer products and linked to health risks. But PFAS are not the only...more