<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>A California bill seeks to regulate AI companion chatbots amidst concerns about their impact on mental health, particularly for minors.</li><li>Senate Bill 243, moving to the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, aims to address the use of emotional support chatbots.</li><li>The bill requires AI chatbot companies to implement safeguards like banning compulsive use rewards and providing resources for users expressing suicidal thoughts.</li><li>The tech industry opposes the bill, citing concerns over the definition of 'companion chatbot,' while supporters stress the need to balance innovation with protecting vulnerable users.</li></ul>

California Advances Bill Regulating AI Companions Amid Concerns Over Mental Health Issues

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