California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a landmark state law on October 13, 2025, that for the first time imposes specific safety guardrails on “companion” chatbots with the stated aim of protecting minors from self-harm, sexual exploitation, and prolonged emotional dependence on AI systems...
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