Green approves bills that cracks down on artificial intelligence
Green approves bills that cracks down on artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-07-15 17:16:00
Source Domain: www.hawaiipublicradio.org
- Gov. Josh Green passed two bills to regulate and protect against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in Hawaii.
- House Bill 2137 allows victims of unauthorized deepfakes to sue for up to $25,000 in damages per piece of content.
- Senate Bill 3001 mandates AI companion operators to disclose interactions with AI and suggests breaks during long conversations to prevent harms.
- The legislation also bans AI companions from pretending to be mental health professionals and from generating content that promotes self-harm.
- Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole emphasized the importance of safeguarding against AI misuse, especially affecting children, while embracing technological advancements.
- Both bills became effective immediately after their enactment.
