In a move to bolster the protection of children and teenagers, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that seeks to regulate artificial intelligence chatbots. This law mandates that platforms remind users about interacting with a bot and not a human, with the notification appearing every three hours, specifically for minors.

Governor Newsom emphasized the state's duty to shield young Californians turning to AI for support and advice. He cited instances of young individuals being harmed by unregulated tech, leading to the legislation aimed at establishing accountability and safety measures lacking in current technologies.

The law, part of a larger initiative of AI-related bills by California lawmakers, encountered significant pushback from tech coalitions. However, i

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