New York Signs First Law Protecting Children from Chatbots
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring chatbot operators to verify ages and prohibiting the simulation of emotions toward minors, with fines of up to $25,000.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law requiring AI chatbot operators to verify users' ages, according to Engadget.
The law prohibits a range of behaviors toward minors and users whose ages have not been verified, including simulating human emotions or romantic relationships.
Civil fines reach up to $25,000 per violation, and the law will take effect in six months.
Hochul also signed a separate law regarding the security of internet-connected baby monitors.
What do these terms mean?
Chatbot: A program based on artificial intelligence that conducts conversations with users in natural language, used in customer service, personal assistance, and entertainment.
Civil Fine: A monetary amount imposed by competent authorities on a violator without classifying the violation as a criminal offense.
Age Verification: A procedure through which a platform verifies a user's age before allowing them to use a service intended for adults or children.
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