Steve Padilla is a State Senator in California fighting to rebuild opportunity.
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“Authored SB 1119 on companion chatbot safety and SB 867 on chatbot toys, signed by Governor Newsom.”
“Authored SB 903 to limit AI use in psychotherapy, restricting AI to administrative tasks only and requiring licensed clinician review of AI recommendations.”
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 243, making California the first state to regulate AI companion chatbots with safety protocols including age verification, suicide prevention measures, and restrictions on sexually explicit content.
“Co-introduced SB 243 legislation in January to regulate AI companion chatbots following teen suicide incidents involving AI chatbots.”
“Introduced legislation to create safeguards for AI chatbots in California, emphasizing need for common-sense protections around emerging technology.”