Newsom pledged to "develop a bill next year that ensures young people can use AI in a manner that is safe, age-appropriate, ...

The law, SB 243, also requires companion chatbot companies to maintain protocols for identifying and addressing cases in which users express suicidal ideation or self-harm. For users under 18, ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved mandatory monitoring and reminders when kids use chatbots. Child advocates backed a ...

California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots, mandating self-disclosure and limits on content for minors.

Robotic technology is helping sort through recycling from Lancaster and other central Pennsylvania businesses and residents.

Abstract: Robot person following (RPF) is a crucial capability in human-robot interaction (HRI) applications, allowing a robot to persistently follow a designated person. In practical RPF scenarios, ...