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New York Enacts AI Chatbot Rules for Minors
New York bans AI chatbots from minors with $25,000 fines per violation.
In brief
New York bans AI chatbots from minors with $25,000 fines per violation. New York prohibits AI chatbots from targeting minors with fines up to $25,000 per violation. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
New York bans AI chatbots for minors
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law barring AI companies from offering chatbot features to users under 18 or unverified age users.
Fines up to $25,000 per violation
Violations carry civil penalties of up to $25,000 each, plus damages, and the state can order destruction of unlawfully collected data.
Age verification requirements
Companies must verify ages through multiple methods, at least one not reliant on government ID, and delete data afterward.
Prohibited chatbot features
Chatbots cannot pose as real people, claim to be alive, or assert human emotions; they cannot claim romantic relationships with children.
Content restrictions
Bots may not promote self-harm, eating disorders, drug use, or encourage children to isolate themselves from parents.
Baby monitor law
New devices must include security features and warning labels for internet-connected baby monitors.
State enforcement
A public complaint portal will route reports to the attorney general's office for violations.
Impact on companies
Chatbot operators serving national audiences must build age-verification systems and content filters to comply with New York's rules.
Next steps
The law takes effect in six months, with baby monitor rules effective in 90 days.
At a glance
New York prohibits AI chatbots from targeting minors with fines up to $25,000 per violation.
