Online Internet Safety; certain disclosures related to conversational AI services; require
Senate Date Signed by Governor
Summary
The law makes operators of AI companion chatbots tell users they are talking to a machine, especially minors, and forces them to put safeguards in place to block sexual, harmful, or deceptive content. It also obligates operators to have a crisis‑response plan for self‑harm or suicide, offer parental‑control tools, and face civil penalties for violations. The Attorney General will enforce the rules starting July 1, 2027.
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