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The laws will likely impact social media<\/a> companies and websites offering services to California residents, including minors, using AI tools.<\/p>\n California Governor Gavin News<\/a>om announced that the US state would establish regulatory safeguards for social media platforms and AI companion chatbots in an effort to protect children.<\/p>\n In a Monday notice, the governor\u2019s office said<\/a> Newsom had signed several bills into law that will require platforms to add age verification features, protocols to address suicide and self-harm, and warnings for companion chatbots. The AI bill, SB 243, was introduced by state Senators Steve Padilla and Josh Becker in January.<\/p>\n Padilla cited<\/a> examples of children communicating with AI companion bots, allegedly resulting in some instances of encouraging suicide. The bill requires platforms to disclose to minors that the chatbots are AI-generated and may not be suitable for children, according to Padilla.<\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. Follow us on\u00a0Google News<\/a><\/span>\u00a0too, click on the star and choose us from your favorites.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If you want to read more News articles, you can visit our General category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n