California Takes Action on AI Chatbots, Mandating Safeguards for Children

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed laws safeguarding children from potential harm in the rapidly evolving realm of AI chatbots. The new regulations mandate age verification features for social media platforms and AI companions, including protocols to address suicide and self-harm risks. Notably, these measures require the disclosure that chatbot responses are generated by artificial intelligence, potentially limiting their appeal to minors.