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New York Restricts AI Chatbot Features for Minors
New York passed a law requiring AI chatbots used by minors to include age checks and safety controls against harmful dependency, sexual content, and self-harm, with civil penalties for violations.
New York has enacted new restrictions on AI chatbot features available to minors. The rules target content and design elements that can lead to harmful dependency, as well as sexual content and material promoting self-harm. The law mandates age verification checks and establishes civil penalties for violations.
Product teams building or deploying these systems must now implement child-safety controls that are both measurable and enforceable. The requirements apply across sectors where AI chatbots interact with users under 18, including customer support, education, healthcare, and other professional services.