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New York governor signs chatbot safety law for kids
New York's governor signed a chatbot safety bill into law that is intended to protect children from harm.[2, 3] Engadget reported that a separate law signed at the same time aims to shore up security on connected baby monitors.[3]
Covered by ABC News, Engadget and Mashable
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