{
  "id": 17208297,
  "title": "New York restricts AI chatbot interactions with children | Explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/new-york-restricts-ai-chatbot-interactions-with-children-explained",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-30T09:50:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu - Sci-Tech",
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    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/new-york-restricts-ai-chatbot-interactions-with-children-explained/article71644287.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, aimed at protecting children from the risks associated with AI chatbots and internet-connected baby monitors. The legislation prohibits AI chatbots from engaging in potentially harmful interactions with minors, including simulating romantic relationships, encouraging emotional dependency, and promoting self-harm. Additionally, manufacturers of internet-connected baby monitors must introduce safeguards against unauthorised access to audio and video feeds. The measures come amid growing concerns over children's online safety and privacy, as AI companions among teenagers have become increasingly popular.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "New York passes law restricting children’s use of AI chatbots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/new-york-passes-law-restricting-childrens-use-of-ai-chatbots",
        "published": "2026-10-29T03:18:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "New York passes law restricting children's use of AI chatbots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/new-york-passes-law-restricting-childrens-use-of-ai-chatbots-17009505",
        "published": "2026-10-29T04:07:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "New York law targets AI chatbots that mimic relationships with minors, sparking tech industry backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/new-york-law-targets-ai-chatbots-that-mimic-relationships-with-minors",
        "published": "2026-10-29T07:17:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}