If AI already touches your calendar, your kids’ homework, and your shopping lists, this is news worth your morning coffee. North Carolina’s Jeff Jackson and Utah’s Derek Brown just launched an AI Task Force and brought two heavy hitters to the table: OpenAI and Microsoft.
The goal is straightforward and timely. Draft basic safeguards that keep people safe online, with a clear focus on children, while spotting new risks as the tech evolves.
Here is what makes this noteworthy right now. There is no single federal law that governs AI. That vacuum has left families and small businesses to play defense on their own. A bipartisan, state-led effort that includes the companies building the tools you use daily can accelerate practical protections.
Think clearer policies on age-appropriate experiences, stronger default privacy settings, and faster ways for attorneys general to act if companies fall short.
The task force aims to publish voluntary guardrails, which is important even if they are not binding on day one. Why. Because bringing state enforcers together around shared standards creates a common playbook. If harms arise, states can coordinate investigations and legal action more quickly.
That is a fundamental shift from think tank white papers to policies that can shape how new AI features roll out in your apps and devices.The two companies also highlight a growing split in safety philosophies. OpenAI has discussed treating verified adults like adults. Microsoft’s AI lead stresses an experience you would trust your kids to use. This collaboration could nudge the entire industry toward clearer, family-first defaults.
Quote to remember: “This effort reflects a shared commitment to harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while working collaboratively with stakeholders to understand and mitigate unintended consequences. By partnering with state leaders and industry peers, we can promote innovation and consumer protection to ensure AI serves the public good,” said Kia Floyd, Microsoft’s general manager of state government affairs.
Why it matters for women over 35. You are often the chief technology officer at home and a decision-maker at work. Clear guardrails mean more trustworthy tools for your family and fewer headaches for your team. Stronger protections around content and privacy can translate into peace of mind and real time saved.
Curious what the first safeguards might look like and how soon they could influence products you use. Read the full story at CNN for all the details.
