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Technology

Sep. 15, 2025

Tech groups ask Newsom to veto child chatbot restriction bills

Tech groups urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto SB 243 and AB 1064, warning of free speech and compliance issues, while supporters cite recent teen suicides linked to chatbot interactions.

Tech groups ask Newsom to veto child chatbot restriction bills
Gov. Gavin Newsom

Technology industry organizations are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to veto two artificial intelligence bills now on his desk. If the governor signs SB 243 and AB 1064, lawsuits could follow.

SB 243 would require creators to ensure chatbots do not steer users toward suicidal ideation or self-harm. AB 1064 would restrict children's access to chatbots.

Supporters of both bills cited the April suicide of a 16-year-old Orange County boy whose parents sued OpenAI for wrongful ...

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