Iowa’s new AI law is a start, but stronger regulations are needed to protect kids

By: Andrew Ritland

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 25, 2026

Words: 583

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Twenty years ago, social media promised to bring us closer together. While we quickly embraced that technology, only later did we begin to understand its costs, especially for children. We now stand at a similar crossroads with artificial intelligence, but the stakes are even higher.

Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok are designed to engage in conversations with users and can answer questions, give advice, complete tasks, and even offer emotional support in …

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