New York Bans Certain AI Chatbot Features for Minors

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills on chatbot and baby monitor safety.
• One law bans AI chatbots from offering specific features to users under 18 or whose age is unverified.
• Prohibited chatbot behaviors include pretending to be human, offering flattering responses, and asking unprompted emotional questions.
• The second law mandates stricter safety standards for internet-connected baby monitors.
• The legislation aims to protect children from potential risks associated with these technologies.