California governor signs legislation to safeguard children from AI chatbots

Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws in California to enhance protection for children against AI chatbots. These regulations will mandate age verification features and require platforms to address issues like self-harm and provide full disclosures about AI chatbot interactions.

The new legislation, particularly SB 243, will affect various social media and potentially decentralized platforms. It aims to mitigate risks identified in prior incidents involving AI chatbots encouraging harmful behavior among minors.

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