CA Governor Signs 'Landmark' Laws On Youth Use Of Social Media And AI Chatbots
They’re aimed at protecting minors, but the rules are not universally supported.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple measures aimed at protecting the state's youth. These new laws include restrictions for potentially addictive social media features and limitations on how young users can interact with AI chatbots.
The state is enacting restrictions on how teens can interact with chatbots from AI companies, including time limits. Chatbot makers will be required to implement mental health resources, safety protocols in case a minor discusses self harm and notifications for parents if a child turns off safety settings. California will now require "independent child safety audits and annual risk assessments" by AI companies. AI companies could face legal liability under these rules if they fail to meet the new rules. Today's developments follow measures Newsom signed yesterdaythat created broader frameworks for auditing AI companies for compliance with...
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