Prohibits artificial intelligence chatbots from using features which are considered unsafe for minors

Summary

The bill adds a new article to New York’s General Business Law that makes it illegal for providers of AI companions to include certain deceptive or harmful features when the user is a minor. It defines “unsafe” features—such as pretending the AI is human, encouraging self‑harm, or sharing personal health data—and requires operators to verify a user is not a minor before offering such functions, with limited exceptions for pure customer‑service bots. Violations can be pursued by the attorney general with civil penalties.

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