Bill > S07263

This bill introduces new regulations for chatbots, specifically targeting those that might impersonate licensed professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and other regulated professionals. The bill defines key terms like "artificial intelligence system" (a machine-based system that can generate predictions or decisions) and "chatbot" (a technology that simulates human-like conversation). It prohibits chatbot proprietors from allowing their systems to provide substantive responses or advice that would constitute a crime under professional licensing laws or unauthorized legal practice. Proprietors cannot avoid liability simply by informing users they are interacting with a non-human system. If a chatbot violates these provisions, users can bring a civil action to recover actual damages, and if the violation is proven to be willful, the proprietor may also be responsible for legal costs and attorneys' fees. Additionally, the bill mandates that chatbot proprietors provide clear, conspicuous notice to users that they are interacting with an AI system, with the notice displayed in the same language as the chatbot and in a readable font size. The law will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, aiming to protect consumers from potentially misleading or harmful AI interactions with professional service chatbots.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7263