What is this bill about?
SB 867 establishes a temporary moratorium on the manufacture and sale of toys that include AI-enabled companion chatbots until January 1, 2031.
How does it align with yli’s values?
Artificial intelligence technologies are rapidly being integrated into products marketed to children, including toys designed to simulate conversation and companionship; research and safety standards, however, have not kept pace with these developments. Children may view conversational AI as an authority or friend, even though generative AI systems can produce inaccurate, inappropriate, or unpredictable responses.
yli leads the Healthy Online Platforms for Everyone (HOPE) Coalition to hold social media companies accountable for the messaging youth receive online. HOPE includes youth, organizations, and responsible tech advocators across California. It centers youth experiences to lead conversations, drive research, and advocate for safer online spaces, and offers educational workshops on the impacts of social media on youth’s mental health and well-being. As a coalition, we endorse policies that ensure that emerging AI technologies are introduced responsibly and with the well-being of children as a central consideration.
This policy aligns with our Health Justice Platform, which envisions a thriving world that supports healthy choices for all people.
What is yli doing about it?
We have just submitted a letter endorsing this bill, and we are showing our support on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Who supports this bill?
- Children Now (Sponsor)
- CALPIRG