# New York Bans AI Chatbots From Acting As Child Companions

New York has banned AI chatbots from posing as companions to children. The law requires age verification and removes features that mimic human emotions or relationships. It prohibits chatbots from presenting themselves as authorities or sharing personal opinions with minors.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2637627/new-york-bans-ai-chatbots-from-posing-as-companions-to-children

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Original source: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2637627/new-york-bans-ai-chatbots-from-posing-as-companions-to-children