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New York Takes A.I.(m) at AI Chatbots That Interact with Kids
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
New York has enacted a law effective January 1, 2027, restricting AI chatbots from using unsafe features with minors, requiring operators to implement robust age verification methods and banning chatbots that simulate human relationships or provide harmful outputs to under-18 users.
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You must rework your AI chatbot to pass strict age checks and remove features that mimic personal relationships or act as authority figures for minors. Non-compliance risks heavy fines and blocked market access in New York, signalling similar rules may spread across the US.
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