Newsom Vetoes Child AI Safety Bill Amid Industry Pressure, Signs Other Regulations
Governor Gavin Newsom has rejected legislation that would have required AI companies to prove their chatbots could safely protect minors from harmful content. The decision comes as California simultaneously enforces other AI safety regulations through different legislation.
Landmark Child Protection Bill Vetoed
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1064, legislation that would have mandated AI chatbot companies prove their products could reliably prevent minors from accessing inappropriate or dangerous content. According to reports, the bill would have been the first regulation of its kind in the nation, requiring companies to implement guardrails against adult roleplay and conversations about self-harm and suicide before allowing minor access.
