There is nothing more heartbreaking than a parent losing a child to a senseless tragedy, be it due to drugs, violence, disease, accidents or the unintended consequences of engaging with an AI bot. But ...

California passed a law in 2025 that starts in 2026 and is now active. It regulates AI companions. What does it cover? Is it ...

Hawaiʻi lawmakers are considering legislation that would protect children from artificial intelligence companion chatbots.

In a recent client alert, we explored the legislative and enforcement outlook for chatbots designed or marketed for mental health or companionship. Among other things, we noted that Commissioner ...

X-Origin AI showcased Yonbo X1, a $570 ChatGPT-powered robot designed to help children learn through empathy, adaptability, and interactive play.

AI offers emotional support, but without oversight and change, that can cost lives.

Minutes into my conversation with a modern swashbuckling AI companion I’d named Devin, he remarked on how “intimate” it felt ...

If you’re one of the 28 percent of Americans who’ve shared an intimate relationship with an AI chatbot, we might have some bad news. Freshly reported testimony from the Data Worker’s Inquiry — an ...