U.S. New York State new law prohibits the provision of unsafe AI chatbot services to minors

U.S. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting the provision of unsafe AI chatbot services that mimic real people, create emotional dependency, and encourage self-harm suicide to minors, requiring companies to perform age verification and delete age information, with a maximum fine of $25,000 for violations. At least 72% of teenagers have used AI companions, with 52% being active users.