California Bill Regulating Companion Chatbots Advances to Senate

California bill regulating companion chatbots advances to Senate

The California State Assembly approved legislation that would place new safeguards on AI-powered chatbots.

A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law

If SB 243 is enacted, California would become the first state to require operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet those standards.

California set to pass first US law on AI companion chatbots

California is close to passing the first state law in the US that sets specific safety rules for so-called AI companion chatbots. The article California set to pass first US law on AI companion chatbots appeared first on THE DECODER.

California poised to regulate AI chatbots with new safety bill

California's SB 243 has successfully passed the Senate and is now awaiting Governor Newsom's approval. If enacted, the legislation would make California the first state to impose safety protocols on operators of AI companion chatbots. This move highlights increasing regulatory attention on AI technologies and their impact on users. The post California poised to regulate AI chatbots with new safety bill appeared first on NextBigWhat.

California Just Passed Groundbreaking Bill Regulating AI Chatbots

This isn’t just another tech regulation. California is poised to become the first state to legally require AI chatbot companies to implement mandatory safety protocols and face real consequences when their systems harm users. The legislation targets AI companion chatbots—systems designed to provide human-like responses and fulfill users’ social needs. Under the new rules, these […] Source

California Set to Regulate AI Companionship Apps

California is moving closer to becoming the first state in the United States to regulate AI companion chatbots.  Lawmakers have advanced SB 243, a bill designed to introduce safeguards for users and to hold companies accountable for harmful practices. Legislative Progress On Wednesday, the California State Assembly approved SB 243 with bipartisan support.  The measure, […] The post California Set to Regulate AI Companionship Apps appeared first …