Ep 207 California's New AI Chatbot Law

Send us Fan MailCalifornia just made history. It has become the first US state to pass comprehensive safety laws around AI chatbots, particularly ones designed to be companions, advisers, or friends. The law is called Senate Bill 243, and Governor Gavin Newsom signed it in October 2025. It comes into effect January 1st, 2026. So, what will the law do around Chatbots and how does it compare to the EU AI Act regulations? I explore this in today's show. Want to go deeper on AI? 📖 Buy AI Playbook📩 Get my weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Human in the Loop. 🎓 Level up with the CPD Accredited AI Playbook Diploma 📞 Let's talk about AI training for your team: digitaltraining.ie or publicsectormarketingpros.com if you are in government or publics sector.