New York Bans AI Chatbots From Faking Human Emotions for Kids in New Law
New York just drew one of the sharpest lines yet between children and AI companions. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, that bars chatbots from pretending to be human when they talk to kids, and backs the ban with fines of up to $25,000 per violation. Hochul signed the measure at her Manhattan office, flanked by Attorney General Letitia James, whose office will enforce it. The law, S9051-B/A10379-C, takes effect January 1, 2027, giving chatbot companies about two months to change how their products behave for young users. ...