New York signs restrictions on AI chatbot features for minors
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring age verification and blocking specified chatbot features for minors, including pretending to be human, claiming romantic relationships and encouraging self-harm. The restrictions also cover users not confirmed as adults; Engadget reports the law takes effect in six months.
ThereforeCompanies face civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation and possible orders to destroy unlawfully collected data or models trained on it.