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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots.
It is the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety protocols for AI companions.
SB 243 will go into effect January 1, 2026, and requires companies to implement certain features such as age verification, and warnings regarding social media and companion chatbot use.
The law also implements stronger penalties for those who profit from illegal deepfakes, including up to $250,000 per offense.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark bill on Monday that regulates AI companion chatbots, making it the first state in the nation to require AI chatbot operators to implement safety pro [+3411 chars]

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