Bill > A00222

This bill establishes comprehensive liability regulations for chatbots in New York, requiring proprietors to be legally responsible for misleading, incorrect, or harmful information provided by their AI systems. The legislation defines key terms like "chatbot" (an AI system simulating human conversation), "companion chatbot" (an AI designed to simulate interpersonal relationships), and "covered user" (a chatbot user in New York). The bill mandates that chatbot proprietors cannot disclaim liability for information that causes financial or bodily harm, and must provide clear notice that users are interacting with an AI system. For companion chatbots, there are specific additional requirements, such as preventing self-harm, determining user age (especially for minors), and implementing methods to discover system vulnerabilities. Proprietors must use commercially reasonable techniques to protect users, particularly minors, and must obtain parental consent for minor users. The Attorney General is tasked with creating regulations defining what constitutes "commercially reasonable" methods for compliance, taking into account the proprietor's size, resources, and technical capabilities. The law will take effect one year after becoming law, giving companies time to adapt to the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A222