Legislature tackles AI regulation as lawmakers warn part-time session can’t keep pace

By: Caitlin Sievers

Outlets: Arizona Mirror

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,089

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Arizona legislators are struggling to keep regulations on pace with the rapid evolution of generative artificial intelligence — something that some of them say isn’t possible for a part-time legislature. At the same time, they’re working to pass legislation aimed at educating Arizonans about its use.

On Thursday, the Arizona House of Representatives’ Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Committee passed several bills that aim to prevent minors from engaging in romantic relationships with AI chatbots, …

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