// AI news · 2026-10-31 · The Next Web
NY Bans AI Chatbots from Pretending to Be Human with Kids
New York has banned AI chatbots from pretending to be human or forming emotional bonds with children under 18.
Published 2026-10-31 01:13 (Beijing time)Source The Next WebAuto-summarised, fact-checked against source
01Summary
Robots cannot claim to have emotions, form relationships, or promote self-harm. Age verification is required, with at least one method not relying on government IDs. Data must be deleted after use. Violations carry up to $25,000 in fines and destruction of unlawfully collected data and models.
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02Key points
- AI bots cannot claim to be alive or have human emotions.
- No relationships or emotional questions without user prompting.
- Age verification required with non-government ID options.
- Data must be deleted post-use; violations incur fines and model destruction.
03Source
New York bans AI chatbots from pretending to be human with children
The Next Web · published 2026-10-31 01:13 Beijing time
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