AI & Technology Law — Latest Developments (March 31, 2026)

Here are the latest legal developments in AI and technology law as of March 31, 2026.

White House AI Policy Framework

On March 20, the White House released its National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, alongside companion legislative recommendations — the administration’s next major move following President Trump’s December 2025 executive order on AI.

New York’s RAISE Act Takes Effect

New York’s Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act) took effect on March 19, requiring large frontier AI developers to draft and publish safety and security plans, assess risks, apply mitigations, use third-party assessments, and report critical safety incidents within 72 hours.

Courts Crack Down on AI-Hallucinated Citations

The Sixth Circuit sanctioned two Tennessee attorneys for citing fake AI-hallucinated cases in briefs, among other misconduct — marking a significant moment as courts grapple with AI-generated errors in legal filings.