Why laws regulating AI chatbots for minor protection are essential? California just enacted one

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and protecting children and teens from the technology’s potential dangers. The new law mandates that platforms remind users they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human. For minors, this notification must appear every three hours. Additionally, companies must establish a protocol to prevent self-harm content, including referring users to crisis service providers if they express suicidal thoughts.

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