Gonzalez’s chatbot safeguards for children become law

The measure targets simulated relationships and the storage of minors’ sensitive health information.

New York enacted new protections for young AI users on October 28 after legislation led by a state senator representing parts of Queens.

Kristen Gonzalez, who is backed by DSA, sponsored the measure. It restricts minors’ access to bots posing as friends or romantic partners and limits storage of sensitive emotional and physical health information.