James P. Steyer on Ban AI companion chatbots for minors un… | YouCongress

James P. Steyer

Founder and CEO of Common Sense Media

Three in four teens use AI companions, but the research is clear that no one under 18 should use unsafe AI companion chatbots. Through strong, privacy-protective age assurance measures and clear feature-based guardrails on chatbots, this legislation will help to keep unsafe AI companion chatbots away from kids in New York.

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James P. Steyer, “State Senator Kristen Gonzalez Introduces Bill to Protect Minors from AI Chatbots,” January 29, 2026.

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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18

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AI Verified The quote supports legislation keeping unsafe AI companion chatbots away from people under 18. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 16h ago

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AI Verified Supporting legislation to keep unsafe companion chatbots from under-18s supports for. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 16h ago

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AI Verified NY Senate release attributes this wording to James P. Steyer. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 16h ago

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