United States of America: Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act (AB 1064) was adopted by California State Legislature
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Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act (AB 1064) was adopted by California State Legislature
On 11 September 2025, the Leading Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development for Kids Act was adopted by the California State Legislature. The Act applies to operators of companion chatbots that simulate sustained humanlike relationships with …
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-02-20
under deliberation
2025-06-02
under deliberation
2025-09-11
adopted