New Laws Go Into Effect Oct. 1 Regulating AI Chatbots, Protecting Whistleblowers

New Laws Go Into Effect Oct. 1 Regulating AI Chatbots, Protecting Whistleblowers

The CART Act specifically targets companies that offer AI chatbots to children, requiring them to put in place a protocol to detect and address chats indicating a risk of self-harm. The chatbots must also offer parental controls, and must not engage in romantic or sexual interactions with children.

After Teen’s Death, California Signs Sweeping New AI Chatbot Safety Law for Kids

California has passed "Adam's Law," establishing the nation's most stringent digital protections for children interacting with AI companion chatbots, spurred by the tragic suicide of a teen allegedly influenced by ChatGPT.