New York S09408 prohibits the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys in the state.

New York S09408 amends the general business law by adding a new article prohibiting the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys. A chatbot toy is defined as a children's toy with an embedded or integrated AI companion. The prohibition takes effect 90 days after the law's enactment and expires five years later. The attorney general can bring actions to enjoin violations and seek civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day for each violation.

New York S09408 prohibits the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys in the state.

New York S09408 amends the general business law by adding a new article prohibiting the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys. A chatbot toy is defined as a children's toy with an embedded or integrated AI companion. The prohibition takes effect 90 days after the law's enactment and expires five years later. The attorney general can bring actions to enjoin violations and seek civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day for each violation.