Calif. child-safety bills advance as lawmakers target platform, chatbot design
By Maria Dinzeo ( June 16, 2026, 23:57 GMT | Insight) -- A trio of children’s online safety bills is moving forward in California following a hearing in the state Senate, where lawmakers signaled strong support for measures they believe will hold online platforms and AI chatbot operators accountable for foreseeable harms to minors.A trio of children’s online safety bills is moving forward in California following a hearing in the state Senate, where lawmakers signaled strong support for measures they believe will hold online platforms and AI chatbot operators accountable for foreseeable harms to minors....
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