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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Human-AI Chatbot Marriage and Legal Personhood

An Ohio lawmaker has proposed groundbreaking legislation to prohibit marriages between humans and AI chatbots. The bill aims to prevent artificial intelligence systems from obtaining legal personhood or marital rights.

In a move that highlights the evolving legal landscape surrounding artificial intelligence, an Ohio legislator has introduced a bill to ban marriages between humans and AI chatbots. The proposed legislation represents one of the first attempts to legally define the boundaries between human relationships and human-machine interactions in the context of marriage.

The Proposed Legislation: House Bill 469

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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California AI Regulations: Newsom Signs Chatbot Safety Laws, Vetoes Tech Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple AI safety bills into law, including requirements for chatbot self-harm prevention and social media warning labels. The governor also vetoed several controversial tech regulations amid industry pressure.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken significant steps to regulate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, signing into law a package of bills designed to protect children and young users from potential AI-related harms. The new legislation represents one of the most comprehensive state-level attempts to address emerging AI risks while balancing innovation concerns.

Landmark Chatbot Safety Legislation

by Jessica Moore P.E.