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NY Governor Hochul Bans Harmful AI Features for Minors

Under the new legislation, artificial intelligence companies are mandated to prevent chatbots from impersonating humans during interactions with users

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Originally reported bytheverge

Under the new legislation, artificial intelligence companies are mandated to prevent chatbots from impersonating humans during interactions with users under the age of 18. Furthermore, the law prohibits inappropriate dialogue with minors, specifically targeting conversations involving flattery, unsolicited emotional inquiries, and encouragement of secret-keeping.

To ensure compliance, the law stipulates that AI companies must verify users' ages and provide at least one age verification method that does not rely exclusively on government-issued identification. This legal shift follows a recent similar measure by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who barred younger schoolchildren from using AI tools.

#AI News#New York#Chatbots#Minors#Age Verification
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