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New York Moves to Ban AI Chatbot Impersonation

3/6/2026

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Gonzalez Proposes AI Regulation

On March 5, 2026, New York proposed a law barring AI chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals, including lawyers and therapists.
Sponsored by Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the bill would hold AI platforms liable for erroneous legal advice.
The measure is part of broader New York AI regulation efforts addressing ethical concerns.
OpenAI faces lawsuits claiming it practices law without a license.
Some lawyers face sanctions for AI-generated false citations in court documents.

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DOJ Proposes Ethics Suspension

The Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a rule to suspend state bar ethics investigations against its attorneys, allowing the DOJ to review first.
The rule would limit state bar oversight amid concerns about possible disciplinary actions against DOJ lawyers for unethical conduct.
Legal groups criticized the proposal, arguing it undermines accountability and ethical standards.
The proposal has sparked backlash from legal professionals who emphasize the importance of state bar associations.

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Gonzalez Proposes AI Regulation

On March 5, 2026, New York proposed a law barring AI chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals, including lawyers and therapists.
Sponsored by Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the bill would hold AI platforms liable for erroneous legal advice.
The measure is part of broader New York AI regulation efforts addressing ethical concerns.
OpenAI faces lawsuits claiming it practices law without a license.
Some lawyers face sanctions for AI-generated false citations in court documents.

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