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The laws, guidance and enforcement actions shaping AI companionship around the world.
8 rules and actions tracked
By status, as of our last review.
In force4
Enacted2
Enforcement1
Inquiry1
Jurisdictions: European Union, California, US, New York, US, United Kingdom, FTC, US, Italy, Australia, China
AI Act — transparency obligationsEuropean Union · Providers must make clear to users that they are interacting with an AI system, with labelling duties for synthetic content.
IN FORCESB 243 — companion chatbot safeguardsCalifornia, US · Disclosure that the companion is AI, protocols for users expressing self-harm, and extra protections for minors.
ENACTEDAI companion model safeguardsNew York, US · Requires detection of and response to suicidal ideation and periodic reminders that the user is talking to an AI.
IN FORCEOnline Safety Act — age assuranceUnited Kingdom · Services that allow pornographic or other harmful content must use highly effective age assurance.
IN FORCESection 6(b) inquiry into companion chatbotsFTC, US · Federal study of how companion chatbot providers measure, test and monitor potential harms to children and teens.
INQUIRYData protection enforcementItaly · The Garante has taken enforcement action against a companion app over data processing and age-verification failings.
ENFORCEMENTOnline safety industry codesAustralia · eSafety codes extending age-assurance and safety duties to services including AI companion chatbots.
ENACTEDInterim measures for generative AI servicesChina · Content, security assessment and registration obligations for public-facing generative AI services.
IN FORCELast reviewed 9 November 2026. Summaries are for information only and are not legal advice — check primary sources.
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