California Enacts Law to Shield Youth from AI Chatbot Threats

Californias new law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, aims to protect minors from the risks of interacting with chatbot technology, particularly regarding issues like suicide.

• On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation mandating that chatbot platforms notify users every three hours that they are interacting with a machine, not a human.
• The law requires companies to implement measures against harmful content, ensuring that minors are referred to crisis service providers when encountering suicide risks during interactions.
• This legislation reflects growing concerns over the impact of artificial intelligence on youth, particularly as chatbot technology becomes more prevalent in everyday communication.