Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

Let’s take a look at some fresh words that are used to describe crypto mining or data center needs: proofing — the solving of math problems in crypto mining currency mining — a rebrand that could sound prettier Route Fifty | Legislators propose bills to back data centers, legislate blockchain technology

Add Ohio to the list of states seeking to prohibit the use of AI in healthcare decisions. SB 164 (2025 | OH) ” would provide transparency for patients on the use of AI by health insurers by making sure there is human oversight on whether or not someone receives health coverage.”  The bill author wants accountability for […]

R Street says that if we want to look for a way to regulate AI without impeding innovation look to Virginia and Texas. 900 bills regulating AI have been proposed in 2025. Virginia Governor vetoed HB 2094 because its “rigid framework fails to account for the rapidly evolving and fast-moving nature of the AI industry […]

Last week we talked about agentic AI. Let’s peruse what the CEO of Signal (yeah… that Signal), Meredith Whittaker, says about agentic AI. She says we should be concerned about privacy. To do what it says it can do, it will need access to all aspects of your data- your contacts, your credit cards, your […]

23 and Me DNA database of 7 million individuals will be sold off during its bankruptcy proceedings. Odds on legislation to protect DNA data? @techcrunch

A recent survey by Salesforce shows that 87% support AI as a tool to access public benefits. We’re talking everything from SBA loans to Medicare. It’s not generative AI but rather agenicAI which is an adaptable form of AI that learns from its interactions with customers/clients/applicants. Route Fifty | Majority of applicants say they’d use […]

22 states are passing legislation to legitimize cryptocurrency. State strategies range from bitcoin reserves to permitting institutional investment in cryptocurrency. Arizona is allowing state funds to be invested in crypto through their pension system in proposed Senate Bill 1373.  Route Fifty | ‘Magic money’: Arizona Republicans advance bills to legitimize cryptocurrency

SB 7 (2025 | CA), known as the “No Robo Bosses Act,” would prohibit employment decisions from being made by AI. Specifically, employers could not make decisions solely by using artificial intelligence tools to make hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions without human oversight.

Illinois lawmakers are considering AI reforms that would create statewide committee to establish guidance for the use of AI in public education.  HB2503 and SB1556 (2025 | IL). School districts would have to include AI use in their annual reports to the state board of education. 25 states have guidance on AI use in public education. Route […]

New Mexico is considering competing data privacy bills. HB 410 (2025 | NM) came from the state Attorney General and is supported by tech companies while SB 420 (2025 | NM) is supported by community groups. The House author of HB 410 says the bill will “specifically empowers New Mexicans to take legal action if […]