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Hochul Signs AI Chatbot Limits for Minors

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed laws restricting AI chatbots for minors and enhancing baby-monitor security.
The AI law bans chatbots that impersonate humans, promote self-harm, secrecy, or sexual content.
Companies must verify users’ ages with two methods, one without government ID, then delete data after use.
The baby-monitor bill mandates stranger-blocking security features and warning labels, effective 90 days after signing.

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Governor Kathy Hochul signed laws restricting AI chatbots for minors and enhancing baby-monitor security.
The AI law bans chatbots that impersonate humans, promote self-harm, secrecy, or sexual content.
Companies must verify users’ ages with two methods, one without government ID, then delete data after use.
The baby-monitor bill mandates stranger-blocking security features and warning labels, effective 90 days after signing.