Regulation2026-10-28

New York enacted a ban on unsafe chatbot behavior with children. The law targets artificial intelligence interactions deemed harmful to minors. It is part of a broader push by states to set AI regulation boundaries. The measure applies specifically to chatbot systems. No prior state-wide restrictions existed in New York for this use case.

What changed

No state-wide restrictions on chatbot behavior for children existed in New York.

What it unlocks

Prohibiting chatbots from engaging in unsafe interactions with minors in New York.

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