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California lawmakers passed SB 243 to regulate AI chatbots that mimic relationships, requiring transparency and safety measures to protect users, especially children, with Governor Newsom set to decide by October 12, 2025.
California lawmakers have passed bills, including Senate Bill 243, to regulate AI chatbots that simulate emotional or social relationships, requiring transparency, safety testing, and risk assessments to protect users, especially children, from potential mental health harms.
The legislation mandates disclosure of risks, user protections, and accountability for companies, marking the first state-level effort targeting companion-style AI.
Governor Gavin Newsom must decide by October 12, 2025, whether to sign the bills, facing pressure from advocacy groups and tech industry leaders.
While supporters cite rising concerns over AI’s role in teen mental health crises and potential liability, opponents warn the rules could hinder innovation and harm California’s tech economy.
His decision may shape national AI policy and influence federal regulation.
Los legisladores de California aprobaron la SB 243 para regular los chatbots de IA que imitan las relaciones, lo que requiere transparencia y medidas de seguridad para proteger a los usuarios, especialmente a los niños, y el gobernador Newsom tomará una decisión el 12 de octubre de 2025.