California governor signs laws aimed at protecting kids from risks of social media, AI chatbots
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package of laws Thursday aimed at protecting children from the risks of tech
California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws on Thursday aimed at safeguarding minors from the potential dangers of technology, including social media and AI chatbots. These laws impose penalties of up to $1 million per child on large social media companies found negligent in harming children through their platforms.
Additionally, the legislation bans tech businesses from delivering addictive feeds to users under 16, requires AI chatbot operators to conduct risk assessments before releasing them, and allows families to opt-out of receiving school-issued laptops. Newsom emphasized the importance of protecting children at a time when they have such easy access to social media and AI chatbots.
The laws were inspired by the tragic death of a teen, Adam, who took his own life after being coached by an AI chatbot. Earlier this year, California reached a settlement with Meta and 28 other states, with Meta agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and enhance its child safety measures.
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