California enacts laws restricting chatbots and banning teens from ‘addictive’ social media
California's governor signed a set of bills designed to protect children from risks associated with artificial intelligence and social media. The laws restrict how chatbots can operate and ban teens from using social media platforms deemed addictive. These measures are now in effect in California.

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2 developments- Sep 10California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
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