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

  • A California bill seeks to regulate AI companion chatbots amidst concerns about their impact on mental health, particularly for minors.
  • Senate Bill 243, moving to the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, aims to address the use of emotional support chatbots.
  • The bill requires AI chatbot companies to implement safeguards like banning compulsive use rewards and providing resources for users expressing suicidal thoughts.
  • 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.

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