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https://fpf.org/blog/understanding-the-new-wave-of-chatbot-legislation-california-sb-243-and-beyond/
Understanding the New Wave of Chatbot Legislation: California SB 243 and Beyond
As more states consider how to govern AI-powered chatbots, California’s SB 243 joins New York’s S-3008C as one of the first few enacted laws governing companion chatbots and stands out as the first to include protections tailored to minors. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this month, the law focuses on transparency and youth safety, requiring “companion chatbot” operators to adopt new disclosure and risk-mitigation measures. Notably, because SB 243 creates a private right of action for injured individuals, the law has drawn attention for its potential implications for significant damage claims.
The law’s passage comes amid a broader wave of state activity on chatbot legislation. As detailed in the Future of Privacy Forum’s State of State AI Report, 2025 was the first year multiple states introduced or enacted bills explicitly targeting chatbots, including Utah, New York, California, and Maine1. This growing attention reflects both the growing integration of chatbots into daily life–for instance, tools that personalize learning, travel, or writing–and increasing calls for transparency and user protection2.
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DHS proposes biometrics expansion for immigrants, dropping age restrictions and requiring biometrics from some US citizens
Natalie Alms reports:
The Department of Homeland Security is looking to ratchet up its collection of biometrics in the immigration system.
Under a rule proposed Monday, the department would set up a biometric identity system to track people throughout the immigration lifecycle. The new regulation would expand who DHS can require biometrics from — including U.S. citizens as well as children — and what types of biometrics it can collect.
Specifically, it centers on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which already collects some biometrics — like a face photo or fingerprint — when people apply for certain immigration benefits, like temporary resident status.
Now, DHS wants to set up a system to require biometrics from any person filing for an immigration benefit, as well as people “associated” with the application, a category DHS says could include U.S. citizens.
Read more at NextGov.
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