New York is enacting farther-reaching restrictions ban on certain chatbot behaviors to protect children using artificial intelligence. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that outlines prohibited "unsafe AI companion features" for interactions with minors. Violations could lead to fines. The law takes effect Jan. 1. This move comes amid growing concerns about AI risks and a lack of federal regulation. New York and California are leading efforts to regulate AI, with California recently passing similar laws. Experts say these state laws could serve as models for others. However, some aspects of New York's law remain broadly defined.