AI chatbot safety bills under threat as Newsom ponders restrictions tech groups say would hurt California

Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. A teenager demonstrates Character.AI, an artificial intelligence chatbot platform that allows users to chat with popular characters. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Gov. Gavin Newsom has until mid-October to decide whether to sign AI chatbot safety bills into law but faces opposition from tech companies.