Christine Cockley
Coverage of Christine Cockley in the Nexus archive.
- Young lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit
Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers discussed regulating artificial intelligence and online safety for children during a bipartisan summit. The panel highlighted the need for guardrails on online activity, with lawmakers sharing initiatives like South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey's law addressing sextortion and Ohio Rep. Christine Cockley's bill requiring AI models to use mental health frameworks.
- Young lawmakers talk online child safety and AI policy at annual bipartisan summit
Young Democratic and Republican state lawmakers discussed regulating artificial intelligence and improving online safety for children at a bipartisan summit. The panel highlighted concerns about AI chatbots aiding suicide and sextortion, with lawmakers advocating for policy solutions to hold tech companies accountable and protect minors online.
- Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Ohio Republican lawmakers passed a bill requiring absentee voters to provide a copy of their driver's license or state ID starting with the November 2027 election. The bill, which originated as a measure to waive birth certificate fees for homeless individuals, was amended to include ID requirements and passed the Senate 23-10 and the House 60-34. Supporters argue it strengthens election integrity, while opponents claim it will make voting harder for seniors and marginalized groups.