New York considers bill that would ban chatbots from giving legal, medical advice

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New York is considering Senate Bill S7263, which aims to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots.
The bill prohibits chatbots from providing legal or medical advice and targets those that impersonate licensed professionals.
It requires chatbot owners to inform users explicitly in the same readable language that they are interacting with an AI system.
The legislation includes a private right of action, allowing users to sue chatbot owners for damages and legal fees if the ban is violated.
The proposed law would also impact other aspects, like protecting minors and regulating various online platforms with their privacy features.
State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez emphasizes the goal to ensure AI development doesn’t compromise safety, mentioning children’s safety in particular.
If passed, the law will come into effect 90 days after being signed by the governor.

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