New York
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It was a pretty good year for regulating AI in New York
One far-reaching piece of legislation from state Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Alex Bores would enact new regulations on AI chatbot features used by kids that could be harmful or dangerous. If signed into law, the measure would, for example, prohibit chatbot interactions with minors from simulating emotion to establish false companionship, engage in…
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Kids Code Coalition Members Call on NY Legislature to Act on Youth Chatbot Protections
With just hours remaining in New York’s legislative session, members of the Kids Code Coalition are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would set a new national standard for youth chatbot safety.
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State Mandated Social Media Warning Labels Open New Front in Battle Against Tech Companies
Four American states have enacted laws requiring social media companies to place warning labels on their apps if they know that the user is a minor below a certain age, opening a new front in the battle between governments seeking to protect kids from online harms and tech companies’ seeking to expand their user base.
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State of the State: Hochul pushes for online safety measures for minors
ew York Governor Kathy Hochul wants video game and social media companies to block strangers from privately messaging children. The “Stop Online Predators Act” would also restrict artificial intelligence “friends” and offer mental health training in high school.
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New York law mandates warning labels on addictive social media features
“Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office,” Hochul said. “It is essential that we prioritize mental health and take the steps necessary to ensure that people are aware of any potential risks.”