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Policy·Jul 16·all news from July 16, 2026

Hawaii enacts AI laws to protect children

Hawaii has enacted legislation requiring platforms to implement safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse material. The new law also mandates that companies provide tools for users to report such content and establishes legal pathways for law enforcement to address AI-generated harm against minors.

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