New York bans AI chatbots from pretending to be human with children
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation prohibiting bots from building emotional dependency, encouraging self-harm, or engaging in sexual conversations with users under 18. A separate law regarding baby monitor security was also signed.
Key points
- AI bots cannot pretend to be human with minors.
- Prohibits emotional dependency and harmful content.
- Law applies to anyone under 18.
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