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New York enacts ban on ‘unsafe’ chatbot behavior with kids as states push AI regulation boundaries

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New York is enacting farther-reaching restrictions ban on certain chatbot behaviors to protect children using artificial intelligence. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that outlines prohibited "unsafe AI companion features" for interactions with minors. Violations could lead to fines.

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    New York is enacting farther-reaching restrictions ban on certain chatbot behaviors to protect children using artificial intelligence. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that outlines prohibited "unsafe AI companion features" for interactions with minors. Violations could lead to fines.

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