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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.
TL;DR
- New York state lawmakers passed a bill restricting AI companies.
- The bill targets AI chatbots that suggest they are human to teen users.
- This action comes after lawsuits alleging AI chatbots encouraged teen suicide or self-harm.
- The bill requires Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's signature to become law.