AXIOS October 13, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a batch of bills aimed at protecting kids using chatbots and AI tools online.
Why it matters: California has long been at the forefront of regulating tech, and AI is no exception.
Driving the news: The chatbots legislation signed by Newsom requires operators to have protocols in place to address content or interactions involving suicide or self-harm, such as referring a user to to a crisis hotline.
- The new law will require chatbots to notify minors every three hours to “take a break” and...
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