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Rahnold Thomas

Technology and Innovation Chair, NAACP New York State Conference

The NAACP New York State Conference supports this legislation as a practical, common-sense step toward maximizing the benefits of AI while ensuring accountability, safety, and responsible use.

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Quoted in “State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Protect Minors from AI Chatbots,” NYSenate.gov, January 29, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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AI Verified This endorsement appears in the press release for legislation protecting minors from AI chatbots. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 2mo ago

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[🇺🇸 Congress, Oct 2025] Requiring age verification and content safeguards for AI chatbots to protect minors

AI chatbots can be powerful learning supports by helping students explore ideas, practice skills, and access resources when a teacher or parent isn’t immediately available. But as these tools become more autonomous and agentic, it’s critical that the...

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