New York bans chatbots that pose as humans with minors
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed bill S9051-B: it bans chatbots from pretending to be human, encouraging self-harm or having sexual conversations with minors. It requires age verification with at least one method that isn't a government ID, and sets fines of up to $25,000 per violation. It takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Why it matters
It's one of the toughest laws yet on AI companions, and ChatGPT, Claude and the rest will most likely change how they behave with minors worldwide, not just in New York. If you build bots or conversational apps, write down the age verification part: Europe is heading the same way.
Sources
IAPP: New York's governor signs youth AI chatbot safety bill iapp.orgKhaleej Times (AFP): New York passes law restricting minors' use of AI chatbots khaleejtimes.com
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