New York bans AI chatbot features for minors starting January 1, 2027
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Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law barring companion-style chatbot features for users under 18, with penalties of up to $25,000 per violation New York just told AI companies that their chatbots can no longer play the role of a teenager’s boyfriend, girlfriend, or best friend. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law on October 28, 2026, that bars AI operators from offering a list of chatbot features to minors. The legislation, formally designated S.9051-B/A.10379-C, prohibits operators from providing 12 specific features to users under 18. It also covers anyone whose age has not been explicitly verified as adult.
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