AI Regulation
California Forges New Frontier in AI Regulation: Protecting Minors from Chatbot Harms
SACRAMENTO, CA – In a landmark legislative move, California Governor Gavin Newsom officially signed Senate Bill 243 (SB 243), often dubbed the "companion chatbot" bill, into law on October 13, 2025. This pivotal legislation marks California as the first state in the nation to specifically regulate AI companion chatbots,