California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of technology, including social media and AI chatbots.
TL;DR
- Large social media companies face fines up to $1 million per child if found negligent in harming children.
- Tech businesses are prohibited from offering addictive feeds to individuals under 16.
- Operators of AI chatbots must conduct risk assessments before deploying their services.