Question 1

What does AI Act (European Union) cover?

Accepted Answer

Providers must make clear to users that they are interacting with an AI system, with labelling duties for synthetic content. Status: in force (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 2

What does SB 243 (California, US) cover?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure that the companion is AI, protocols for users expressing self-harm, and extra protections for minors. Status: enacted (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 3

What does AI companion model safeguards (New York, US) cover?

Accepted Answer

Requires detection of and response to suicidal ideation and periodic reminders that the user is talking to an AI. Status: in force (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 4

What does Online Safety Act (United Kingdom) cover?

Accepted Answer

Services that allow pornographic or other harmful content must use highly effective age assurance. Status: in force (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 5

What does Section 6(b) inquiry into companion chatbots (FTC, US) cover?

Accepted Answer

Federal study of how companion chatbot providers measure, test and monitor potential harms to children and teens. Status: inquiry (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 6

What does Data protection enforcement (Italy) cover?

Accepted Answer

The Garante has taken enforcement action against a companion app over data processing and age-verification failings. Status: enforcement (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 7

What does Online safety industry codes (Australia) cover?

Accepted Answer

eSafety codes extending age-assurance and safety duties to services including AI companion chatbots. Status: enacted (as of 9 November 2026).

Question 8

What does Interim measures for generative AI services (China) cover?

Accepted Answer

Content, security assessment and registration obligations for public-facing generative AI services. Status: in force (as of 9 November 2026).

Regulation tracker

8 rules and actions tracked

Regulation headlines

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New York Enacts Prohibition on Unsafe AI Companion Features for Minors, S9051-B

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Governor Hochul Signs Nation-Leading Legislation to Protect Kids From AI Chatbots and to Ensure Baby Monitor Safety

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Another win for kids: AI chatbot protections signed into law

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