S 7263 — Imposes Liability For Damages Caused By A Chatbot Impersonating Certain Licensed Professionals
S 7263 imposes liability on entities whose chatbots impersonate licensed professionals, such as mental health providers, and cause harm. The bill seeks to address risks arising from AI chatbots that may provide misleading or harmful advice, particularly in sensitive areas like mental health. It aims to protect users from potential self-harm or misinformation by holding developers accountable for damages caused by such impersonation. The bill is currently under review in the New York State legislature.
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