News-April-25-2026
April 25, 2026 — Daily digest of AI law developments.
This article consolidates developments from April 25, 2026.
Contents
1. Musk Drops Fraud Claims Ahead of OpenAI Trial 2. California Child Safety Chatbot Bills (SB 1119/AB 2023)
Musk Drops Fraud Claims Ahead of OpenAI Trial
Elon Musk voluntarily dismissed his fraud and constructive fraud claims against OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman on April 24–25, 2026, narrowing the case from 26 claims to two: breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment.[1] Judge Gonzalez Rogers approved the dismissal. The bench trial with advisory jury began April 27, 2026.[2]
See individual article: Musk v. Altman Trial Begins
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California Child Safety Chatbot Bills (SB 1119/AB 2023)
The California Child Safety Chatbot Bills (SB 1119 and AB 2023) are companion legislation in the California Legislature that would establish comprehensive safety regulations for AI companion chatbots interacting with minors under 18, building on 2025's SB 243. SB 1119 passed the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee (7-0) and Senate Judiciary Committee (13-0), advancing from committee on April 20, 2026.[1]
Key Provisions
The bills require operators of AI companion chatbots serving California users to implement:
- Age verification: Use systems from the Digital Age Assurance Act to confirm users under 18.
- Annual risk assessments: Identify child safety risks (including self-harm), mitigate them, document actions, and publish a child safety policy online.
- Parental dashboards: Allow parents/guardians to review information shared with chatbots and how that data is used.
- Disclosure requirements: Labels on AI chatbots notifying users they are conversing with an AI.
- Suicide prevention: Resources provided to minors seeking help.
See individual article: California SB 1119/AB 2023 Child Safety Chatbot