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Across the United States, state legislatures are moving aggressively to regulate AI-powered chatbots and conversational companions, particularly those that interact with minors in a manner that provides human-like social interactions. Driven by high-profile incidents involving AI companion platforms, a surge in parasocial relationships, and growing alarm about the mental health effects of emotionally engaging chatbots on young users, states are enacting laws that impose safety protocols, disclosure requirements, and content restrictions on AI systems capable of sustaining human-like relationships with consumers.
For the video game industry, which is beginning to deploy AI-driven non-player characters, companion systems, and generative chat features, this wave of legislation presents a significant compliance challenge.
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