Tag: child safety

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have imposed strict regulations on AI companion chatbots for minors, arguing it could lead to a de facto ban. He simultaneously signed another bill establishing safety guardrails for AI interactions with children.

Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna has called for urgent legislative action against deepfakes and AI-enabled child abuse, highlighting the escalating threats posed by evolving technologies to child safety, particularly for girls. The call emphasizes the need for robust legal frameworks, enhanced platform accountability, and specialized judicial training to combat these digital dangers.