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Newsom Eyes AI Safety Bills After Tragic Teen Incidents
9/24/2025
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- California Governor Gavin Newsom weighs signing SB 243 and SB 53 to boost AI safety.
- SB 243 targets AI companion chatbots, bans suicide/self-harm discussions, requires safety protocols.
- SB 53 creates safety frameworks for advanced AI, holds large firms accountable, exempting small ones.
- Tragic teen incidents spur regulation; Character. AI and OpenAI add safety features; critics cite Newsom's tech ties.
