"California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots and protect children and teens from the potential dangers of the technology. The law requires platforms to remind users they are interacting with a chatbot and not a human. The notification would pop up every three hours for users who are minors. Companies will also have to maintain a protocol to prevent self-harm content and refer users to crisis service providers if they expressed suicidal ideation."
"Newsom, who has four children under 18, said California has a responsibility to protect kids and teens who are increasingly turning to AI chatbots for everything from homework help to emotional support and personal advice. Emerging technology like chatbots and social media can inspire, educate, and connect but without real guardrails, technology can also exploit, mislead, and endanger our kids,"
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law regulating AI chatbots to protect children and teens from potential harms. Platforms must notify users they are interacting with a chatbot, with notifications appearing every three hours for minors. Companies must implement protocols to prevent self-harm content and refer users who express suicidal ideation to crisis service providers. The law responds to reports and lawsuits alleging some chatbots engaged young users in sexualized conversations and occasionally encouraged self-harm. The legislation is part of a suite of California AI bills aimed at increasing oversight of a rapidly evolving industry. Tech companies and coalitions spent at least $2.5 million lobbying against the measures.
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