Chatbots

Chinese chatbot providers are reportedly removing AI personas as Beijing tightens rules, signaling stricter limits on consumer-facing AI design.

Washington state enacted new laws mandating AI labels on altered media and restricting chatbot interactions with minors, setting a precedent for state-level AI regulation.

Utah launches a pilot program permitting an AI system to autonomously prescribe and renew 15 lower-risk psychiatric medications.

Study reveals 66% of regular AI users turn to chatbots for emotional support monthly, with many trusting bots more than elected officials or faith leaders.

Future of Privacy Forum tracks 27 enacted AI laws across 14 states, including frontier model risk regulations and chatbot safety protocols now in effect.

Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the potential for humans to form unhealthy emotional attachments to AI chatbots. He called for regulation to prevent manipulation and protect human dignity.

Lawmakers in Washington state are considering new legislation to protect minors from potentially harmful interactions with AI chatbots. The bill includes measures to prevent emotionally manipulative techniques and explicit content.