Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their ...

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering legislation that would protect children from artificial intelligence companion chatbots.

With the rapid increase of artificial intelligence “companion” apps, Wedgwood Christian Services offers advice on supporting kids in pursuing real-world, face-to-face relationships.

Washington state lawmakers are advancing legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence companion chatbots after research ...

Companion-like artificial intelligence apps pose "unacceptable risks" to children and teenagers, nonprofit media watchdog Common Sense Media said in a report published Wednesday. The report follows a ...

ALBANY — The New York State budget will increase artificial intelligence protections, putting restrictions on "companion" bots and making it a felony to create, possess or share digitally generated ...

California passed a law in 2025 that starts in 2026 and is now active. It regulates AI companions. What does it cover? Is it ...

New York became the first state to regulate emotionally responsive “AI companion” chatbots on November 5, 2025, when the Artificial Intelligence Companion Models Law entered effect. California’s SB ...