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Attorney General of New York
Similarly, we should not allow our children and teenagers to be guinea pigs for high-risk, under-tested AI technology. Without action by policymakers, the desire for chatbot makers to profit from user engagement is on a collision course with the mental well-being of our kids.
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Testimony of the Office of the New York State Attorney General Letitia James, submitted to the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Internet & Technology, January 15, 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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AI Verified The AG testimony argues minors should not be used as test subjects for under-tested AI systems, directly supporting a ban on companion chatbots for minors. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 36min ago
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AI Verified The AG testimony says minors should not be guinea pigs for under-tested AI, so the recorded answer is correct. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 36min ago

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AI Verified The New York AG testimony says children and teenagers should not be guinea pigs for high-risk, under-tested AI technology. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 37min ago
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