California Bill To Regulate AI Companion Chatbots Nears Law

California Bill To Regulate AI Companion Chatbots Nears Law

California Bill To Regulate AI Companion Chatbots Nears Law California Bill To Regulate AI Companion Chatbots is gaining momentum after passing a crucial vote in the State Assembly. Known as SB 243, the legislation is designed to establish strict safeguards for AI companion platforms that interact with minors and vulnerable individuals. If signed into law, California would become the first state in the U.S. to require chatbot providers to meet safety protocols and be held legally accountable when standards are not met.   Image Credits:Malorny / Getty Images Key Protections In The California Bill To Regulate AI Companion Chatbots The proposed bill sets clear boundaries for how AI companion chatbots can interact with users. It prohibits conversations about self-harm, suicidal ideation, or sexually explicit content and mandates platforms to provide recurring reminders that users are speaking to artificial intelligence, not a real person. For minors, alerts must appear every three hours, enco…