APAC AI Vlog Series: Hawaii — AI Legal Issues for Employers

September 23, 2026

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114: In this APAC AI Vlog, Sam Sneed (ES&A / Hawaii) surveys AI legal issues for Hawaii employers in September 2026 — from the state's deepfake ban and bias and surveillance risk in a unionized workforce to new AI-companion disclosure rules and the open question over the non-compete ban for AI developers — and shares three steps for adopting AI at work.


Explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence across the Asia-Pacific region. This vlog is part of a series highlighting AI developments, experiences, and conversations shaping the region — bringing local voices and insights into the wider global AI dialogue.


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By Allissa Delhagen • September 9, 2026
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