The governor of California signed the strictest law in the United States on the safety of chatbots and social networks for children

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the strictest law in the United States to keep chatbots and social networks safe for children.

The law requires chatbot developers to create crisis protocols, introduce parental controls and conduct independent safety audits, and also prohibits social networks from providing users under 16 with access to addictive features.

More than 60% of Americans supported increased government oversight of social media, including for underage users.

WASHINGTON, September 11 - RIA Novosti. The strictest law in the United States on the safety of chatbots and social networks for children was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, his office said.

"With the Governor's signing of these bills, California is now leading the way with the nation's strongest laws governing chatbots and social media," the governor's office said in a statement.

According to California authorities, the state is tightening rules for AI-based chatbots. Developers are required to create crisis protocols, introduce parental controls, and conduct independent security audits.

The law also prohibits social networks from providing users under 16 with access to addictive features. In addition, the concept of sexual exploitation of minors extends to digital and AI materials. Strict measures are also being introduced to ensure the privacy of children’s personal data and protect them from targeted advertising.