Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills on Thursday that restrict the use of AI chatbots and internet‑connected baby monitors designed for children. The legislation, approved by the New York State Legislature, aims to safeguard minors online and protect their privacy.
The measures specifically target artificial‑intelligence driven chat applications and smart monitoring devices that can record and transmit data from a child's environment, reflecting the state's effort to address emerging technology risks for young users.