Key Takeaways: New York is the first state to enact mental health-focused statutory provisions for “AI Companions,” requiring user disclosures and suicide prevention measures for emotionally interactive AI systems. Other states are exploring similar approaches, with laws targeting compulsive use, requiring suicide prevention protocols or mandating user awareness of AI-human distinctions. Organizations must assess their AI risk to ensure compliance with the myriad laws and statutory provisions governing AI systems.
Regulatory Trend: Safeguarding Mental Health in an AI-Enabled World
