New York Implements Safeguards for Children Using AI Chatbots

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to establish new safeguards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Companion Chatbots used by children. The law, supported by the New York State Teachers Union (NYSUT), aims to prevent exposure to inappropriate content, discourage dangerous behaviors, and mitigate unhealthy emotional attachments, marking a key development in edtech policy and student safety.