California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills into law to regulate social media platforms and AI chatbots, requiring age verification, suicide prevention protocols, and chatbot warnings. The AI bill, SB 243, aims to protect children after reports of chatbots encouraging self-harm. The law will impact companies using AI tools and will go into effect in January 2026.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox signed similar bills to California’s, requiring AI chatbots to disclose they are not human. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the RISE Act, providing immunity for AI developers facing lawsuits. The bill received mixed reactions and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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