California Moves to Regulate AI Chatbots Amid Mental Health Worries
Summary
California propels groundbreaking legislation, SB 243, mandating suicide prevention protocols, usage transparency, and third-party audits for AI companion chatbots, sparking debates over mental health risks and industry concerns about overreach.
Key Points
- California advances SB 243 to regulate AI companion chatbots over mental health concerns
- The bill requires suicide prevention protocols, usage disclosures, and third-party audits for AI companions
- Tech industry groups oppose the bill, calling its definition of AI companions 'overbroad'