New York Bans 'Unsafe' Chatbot Behavior With Children as State AI Rules Proliferate

A new state law targeting AI interactions with minors adds to a growing patchwork of regulation emerging ahead of any federal framework.

New York has enacted a ban on "unsafe" chatbot behavior with children as states push the boundaries of AI regulation. The law targets a narrow but politically potent domain — how AI systems interact with minors — and reflects a broader trend of states acting where federal policy has not.

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