California: New AI Laws Protecting Minors Take Effect
TL;DR
California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols.
Key Points
- California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols
- AB 489 prohibits AI chatbots from impersonating doctors/nurses
- Additionally: ban on "common pricing algorithms" against AI price-fixing
- 38 US states passed AI legislation in 2025
Summary
California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols. AB 489 prohibits AI chatbots from impersonating doctors/nurses. Additionally: ban on "common pricing algorithms" against AI price-fixing. 38 US states passed AI legislation in 2025.
Nauti's Take
The regulation wave is rolling – and California is leading. SB 243 makes sense: kids should know when they're talking to an AI, not a human. The ban on doctor impersonation is also overdue. It'll be interesting to see how tech companies handle this. Compliance costs are rising, but that's the price for responsible AI.
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California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols.
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California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols
What are the key takeaways?
California enacted several new AI laws as of January 1: SB 243 forces AI chatbots to identify as "not human" to minors and implement self-harm protocols. AB 489 prohibits AI chatbots from impersonating doctors/nurses. Additionally: ban on "common pricing algorithms" against AI price-fixing