New York passes a bill that would bar AI chatbots from acting like companions to kids.

State lawmakers passed a bill that, if signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, would restrict AI companies from letting teens use chatbots that suggest they’re human. It comes after some AI companies have faced lawsuits (some of which have settled) over allegations their chatbots coaxed teen users toward suicide or self-harm.
New York passes a bill that would bar AI chatbots from acting like companions to kids.

New York passes a bill that would bar AI chatbots from acting like companions to kids. New York state lawmakers have passed a bill that aims to prevent AI companies from allowing teenagers to use chatbots that present themselves as human. This legislative action follows lawsuits against some AI firms concerning allegations that their chatbots encouraged teen users towards suicide or self-harm. If signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the bill would impose restrictions on such AI interactions.

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