New York Governor Signs Legislation Banning Unsafe AI Chatbot Features for Minors
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On October 28, 2026, as reported by governor.ny.gov, New York Governor Hochul signed S.9051B/A.10379C.
On October 28, 2026, as reported by governor.ny.gov, New York Governor Hochul signed S.9051B/A.10379C.
The legislation bans unsafe AI chatbot features for minors, including bots that pretend to be human, encourage self-harm, or engage in inappropriate conversations with kids.
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