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Gregg Killoren
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Gregg D. Killoren is a legal executive, writer and speaker focused on Artificial Intelligence governance and transparency, as well as data rights in the use of technology. He writes about law, policy and technology at "Dream of Wires".
Things I'm thinking about regarding U.S. AI law in 2026.

As always, these are thought exercises. Not legal advice, y'all.

#artificialintelligence #ai #tech #techlaw

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Questions for AI Developers Raised by CA, CO and NY AI Laws
Things I'm Thinking About in 2026
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January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
We live in a world that helps us fill every gap, without helping us understand what the gap is asking for.

If you know someone who’s been living in that “everything is full but something is missing” feeling, feel free to forward this.

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The Shape of the Hole
Series: Emptiness in the Age of Everything – Part 1
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January 7, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Tomorrow (Jan 7): Part 1 of the new series, “Emptiness in the Age of Everything” Grounded, practical, playlist included. If you want it in your inbox: open.substack.com/pub/saturate...
Coming January 7: Emptiness in the Age of Everything
A New Series (and a Small Experiment)
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January 7, 2026 at 2:20 AM
New year, same question: are we saturated, or are we full? Series begins Jan 7. Trailer + teaser playlist: saturatednotfull.substack.com/p/coming-jan...
Coming January 7: Emptiness in the Age of Everything
A New Series (and a Small Experiment)
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January 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Track-of-the-week: Beach House — “Myth.” Put it on, then do one minute with no scrolling. Notice what shows up.

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Before You Scratch: Name the Itch
Most of us have learned how to eliminate small discomforts on demand.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:23 PM
We’re good at filling gaps. The harder skill is learning what the gap is asking for. Jan 7: a new series about the itch-and-scratch loop (with playlists). Trailer: saturatednotfull.substack.com/p/coming-jan...
Coming January 7: Emptiness in the Age of Everything
A New Series (and a Small Experiment)
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December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“Small experiment: pause 30 seconds before unlocking your phone. Ask: What am I trying to scratch? Details + a short reading playlist here:

#SaturatedNotFull #Attention #Habits

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Before You Scratch: Name the Itch
Most of us have learned how to eliminate small discomforts on demand.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I’m starting a new series on Jan 7: "Emptiness in the Age of Everything". Not a tech rant. A practical look at why life can feel saturated but not full; plus a playlist with each essay. No need to read now, save it for a quiet moment.

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Saturated, Not Full | Gregg Killoren | Substack
Practical essays and playlists for life in an always-on world. Click to read Saturated, Not Full, by Gregg Killoren, a Substack publication. Launched 2 minutes ago.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Think of AI governance like flossing. Everyone says they do it; dentists and regulators know for sure. Also, you can buy better toothpaste (tools), but you still have to floss (policies/evidence/audits). Sign customers faster. And your lawyers may get some sleep.

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AI Governance Is The New "Go-to-Market"
Why AI compliance just became a core business function
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December 9, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Data transparency in contracts is a competitive advantage. Here are some practical tips for reviewing your Terms of Service, API agreements and other AI agreements to address data scraping, database rights, and data provenance obligations:

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Updating Your Product Terms & API Agreements for Scraping, Database Rights, and Data Provenance Obligations
Reflecting on Another Aspect of AI Transparency
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December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM