New York A06767 mandates AI companions to include protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, physical harm to others, and financial harm to others.

New York A06767 amends the general business law to regulate artificial intelligence companions. It prohibits the provision of AI companions unless they contain protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, physical harm to others, and financial harm to others expressed by users. The bill also mandates operators to notify users about crisis service providers and the non-human nature of AI companions. Users harmed by violations can seek legal remedies. The act includes severability provisions to ensure the validity of the remaining provisions if any part is deemed invalid.

New York A06767 mandates AI companions to include protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, physical harm to others, and financial harm to others.

New York A06767 amends the general business law to regulate artificial intelligence companions. It prohibits the provision of AI companions unless they contain protocols for addressing suicidal ideation, physical harm to others, and financial harm to others expressed by users. The bill also mandates operators to notify users about crisis service providers and the non-human nature of AI companions. Users harmed by violations can seek legal remedies. The act includes severability provisions to ensure the validity of the remaining provisions if any part is deemed invalid.