New York Bans Unsafe AI Chatbot Features for Kids
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed a law barring companies from offering unsafe AI chatbot features to users under 18, including bots that pretend to be human, claim romantic relationships, encourage self-harm or secrecy, or engage in sexual content. Companies must verify ages, with at least one option that does not rely solely on a government ID. The attorney general can seek civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation.
What’s confirmed
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed a law barring companies from offering unsafe AI chatbot features to users under 18, including bots that pretend to be human, claim romantic relationships, encourage self-harm or secrecy, or engage in sexual content.
- Companies must verify ages, with at least one option that does not rely solely on a government ID.
- The attorney general can seek civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation.
Confirmed by 3 independent outlets: AP, The Verge and Engadget.
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- Now: 96% with 3 independent confirmations plus the primary source.
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Confirmation record
Plus the primary source: Gov. Hochul’s Oct. 28 announcement.| ✓ | AP Counted https://apnews.com/article/chatbots-ai-new-york-legislation-bans-children-03a4e090a7df1532838a5cb6f93a23ba |
| ✓ | The Verge Counted https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/1020112/ny-governor-kathy-hochul-signs-law-banning-harmful-ai-chatbot-features-for-kids |
| ✓ | Engadget Counted https://www.engadget.com/2299823/new-york-governor-signs-ai-chatbot-child-safety-law/ |
| · | Primary source Plus the primary source: Gov. Hochul’s Oct. 28 announcement. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-nation-leading-legislation-protect-kids-ai-chatbots-and-ensure-baby |
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- Published at 96% with 3 independent confirmations.
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