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New York's Privacy Package Targets Online Predators and Gambling

1/14/2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced a child privacy package on January 13, 2026.
The package aims to curb online predators and gambling by requiring age verification on gaming platforms.
It blocks harmful social media features and proposes disabling artificial-intelligence (AI) chatbots and location sharing.
The agenda includes biometric technology to prevent underage access to betting apps.
Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-N.Y.) noted rising problem gambling linked to online gaming.

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Story summary

Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced a child privacy package on January 13, 2026.
The package aims to curb online predators and gambling by requiring age verification on gaming platforms.
It blocks harmful social media features and proposes disabling artificial-intelligence (AI) chatbots and location sharing.
The agenda includes biometric technology to prevent underage access to betting apps.
Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner (D-N.Y.) noted rising problem gambling linked to online gaming.