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Podcast: KPBS Midday Edition
Episode: State bill wants to ban toys with AI chatbots
Description: Many parents worry about their kids talking to strangers on the internet. What if those strangers are not human, but bots?Concerns over kids’ exposure to artificial intelligence have led to growing efforts to regulate that exposure. We sit down with one San Diego lawmaker who authored a law to put guardrails on toys with AI chatbot capabilities. Guest:State Sen. Steve Padilla, California's 18th District