Right to Repair legislation has been introduced in all 50 US states, with five states already passing electronics repair laws covering one-fifth of Americans. The movement, supported by organizations like iFixit, PIRG, and Repair.org, has grown from a small advocacy effort to a nationwide campaign with increasing support from major tech companies like Google and Apple.
Utah legislation S.B. 180 mandates police to disclose the use of generative AI in report writing and requires departments to establish AI usage policies. The bill addresses concerns about Axon's Draft One software, which automatically generates police reports from body-cam audio, while highlighting potential risks in accuracy and accountability.
Virginia's Senate narrowly passed a bill prohibiting police from lying to minors during interrogations, with a 22-18 vote. The legislation aims to prevent law enforcement from using deceptive techniques on children, addressing concerns about false confessions among minors. The bill now awaits Governor Glenn Youngkin's decision to sign or veto it.
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Global Trust in American Online Services Act to protect against foreign surveillance demands that could weaken U.S. technology security. The legislation aims to reform the CLOUD Act, which currently allows foreign governments to directly demand data from U.S. companies, addressing recent concerns about the UK's secret order to Apple regarding iCloud encryption.