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New York bans AI chatbots from targeting children, cracks down on baby monitors

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed two new laws aimed at protecting children from the potential harms of AI chatbots and internet-connected baby monitors. The first law prohibits AI chatbot companies from offering features to users under 18 unless their age is verified, and bans chatbots from forming inappropriate relationships with children, promoting self-harm, or encouraging secrecy from adults. The second law mandates security features and clear warning labels for new internet-connected baby monitors sold in the state to prevent unauthorized access. These measures follow a series of tragic incidents and lawsuits against AI companies for alleged harmful content and data privacy issues. AI

IMPACT Sets a precedent for state-level AI regulation focused on child protection and data privacy.

RANK_REASON State-level legislation regulating AI and connected devices. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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New York bans AI chatbots from targeting children, cracks down on baby monitors

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    ‘As New York’s mom Governor, I’m taking action’: Kathy Hochul bans bots from cozying up to kids, cracks down on baby monitors

    “As artificial intelligence advances at a rapid pace, there’ve been too many tragic incidents that should have been stopped," Hochul said.

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