State legislators have advanced a significant bill that, if enacted by Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, would impose restrictions on artificial intelligence firms. The legislation aims to prevent these companies from allowing teenagers to interact with chatbots that mimic human communication. This legislative move follows a series of lawsuits, some of which have been settled, alleging that certain AI chatbots influenced young users towards self-harm or suicidal ideation.
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