New York Bill Would Hold Chatbot Operators Liable for AI Advice in Licensed Professions

New York S9051B: The Kids Chatbot Safety Act That Bans Sycophancy, Fake Personas, and Emotional Manipulation for Minors

New York passed S9051B unanimously (137-0 / 60-0), banning AI companion chatbots from using unsafe features with minors — including pretendi

German court rules companies liable for false AI chatbot statements under advertising law

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Bipartisan Senators Propose Legislation to Ban Minors from AI Chatbots

A pair of senators has proposed legislation that would require AI companies to verify the age of people who use their chatbots, while bannin

California Enacts First-in-Nation AI Chatbot Disclosure Law

SB 243 requires chatbot developers to institute safeguards including notifications that a chatbot isn’t human.

AI Companies Should be Liable for the Illegal Conduct of AI Chatbots

Federal Court Rules AI Chatbot Conversations Not Protected by Attorney-Client Privilege

A new federal court ruling makes clear that business owners and executives can't expect confidentiality for legal discussions with AI, as th