United States of America: Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act was vetoed by Governor of California
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Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act was vetoed by Governor of California
On 13 October 2025, the Leading Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Development for Kids Act was vetoed by the Governor of California. The Act applied to operators of companion chatbots that simulated sustained humanlike relationships with users un…
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
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2025-02-20
under deliberation
2025-06-02
under deliberation
2025-09-11
adopted