A California bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots is close to becoming law | TechCrunch
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News Summary
- SB 243 is a bill that would regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users.
- It passed both the State Assembly and Senate with bipartisan support and now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.
- Newsom has until October 12 to either veto the bill or sign it into law.
- If he signs, it would take effect January 1, 2026, making California the first state to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions and hold companies legally accountable if their chatbots fail to meet those standards.
The California State Assembly took a big step toward regulating AI on Wednesday night, passing SB 243 a bill that regulate AI companion chatbots in order to protect minors and vulnerable users. The [+5379 chars]
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