New York Governor Kathy Hochul called on artificial intelligence companies to implement safety features for users, as a reminder that the AI companion law is now in effect.

In an open letter to AI companies, she highlighted a new law in New York that requires companies to implement strict safety measures around artificial intelligence chatbots. Hochul expressed concerns about “AI companions,” which are designed to simulate human relationships, such as AI friends or romantic partners.

“In a time of unprecedented loneliness, young people turning to AI for friendship without adequate safety standards may be increasingly at risk of poor social development and dire outcomes. As leaders, we cannot afford to delay action. The consequences are devastating both for families and society as a who

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