Spencer Fane attorney Greg Ewing authored the article Hey Human, Don’t Forget, I’m Not a Human, recently published by The AI Journal.
In the article, originally a firm blog post, Greg compares California, Oregon, and Washington’s new laws regulating AI companion chatbots, highlighting their shared framework requiring AI disclosure, suicide prevention measures, enhanced protections for minors, and transparency obligations. He explains that while the three states have adopted a common regulatory approach, each imposes distinct compliance requirements, particularly regarding crisis intervention, protections for minors, and enforcement mechanisms.
“These laws are unlikely to remain isolated. As of June 2026, 78 chatbot bills have been introduced across 27 states, and the West Coast framework appears poised to become the national model,” Greg wrote.
At the firm, Greg represents clients in complex and high-profile cybersecurity, privacy, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other technology-related litigation and arbitration matters with a focus on resolving disputes as early as possible through a mix of practical legal acumen and technical fluency. A diligent counselor, he also guides strategic business operations and best practices, developing sophisticated cybersecurity policies, privacy compliance programs, licensing frameworks, and technology contracts.
Read Greg’s full article here.