In classrooms, bedrooms, and increasingly, on smartphones, artificial intelligence chatbots have become companions, tutors, and confidants for children and teenagers. Their reach is expanding rapidly, blurring lines between human guidance and automated interaction. Recognizing both the promise and the peril, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed legislation aimed at regulating these AI chatbots and protecting students from their potential risks. As these digital companions become part of daily life, their impact on students’ learning, emotions, and decision-making cannot be ignored. The new law requires platforms to clearly notify users when they are interacting with a chatbot rather than a human. For minors, this notification must appear every three hours. Companies are

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