Australia introduces bill to ban AI chatbots creating emotional intimacy

• The Australian government has introduced a Digital Duty of Care bill to regulate AI chatbots.
• The bill aims to ban chatbots that create 'emotional intimacy' with users.
• The American Psychological Association reports that 49% of adults speak with AI as if it were a friend.
• The bill is designed to reshape broader online standards to protect users from harmful content.
• The legislation passed the lower house and is now under consideration.