SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Governor Gavin Newsom signed landmark legislation Monday to strengthen the state’s protections for children online and create safeguards around rapidly-developing Artificial Intelligence.

The new laws require tech companies -- many of which are based in San Francisco -- to have protocols and warnings regarding AI companion chatbots.

The governor said, "Emerging technology like chatbots and social media can inspire, educate, and connect. But without real guardrails, technology can also exploit, mislead, and endanger our kids. We’ve seen some truly horrific and tragic examples of young people harmed by unregulated tech, and we won’t stand by while companies continue without necessary limits and accountability."

"We can continue to lead in AI and technology, but we

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