Technology · New York, United States · United States of America · October 29, 2026

New York limits children's use of AI chatbots

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Oct 28, 11:38 PM ET · from an earlier edition that day

New York signed a law barring minors from AI chatbots that act like friends. Chatbots cannot make children think they are human.

Why it matters

It sets a model for child protection online.

Background

Concern has grown over chatbots and young users.

Sources

• The Straits Times ↗Oct 28, 11:38 PM ET
• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Oct 29, 1:44 AM ET

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