In a world of ever-evolving technology and innovation, legislation has been slow to catch up. But as the prevalence of AI grows, the U.S. is beginning to see real-world consequences.

The Federal Trade Commission, earlier this year, launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their chatbots. It comes after multiple parents filed lawsuits against tech companies, alleging chatbots had roles in their children taking their own lives.

But much of the regulation is left to individual states, including California.

Gov. Newsom, in October, signed into law SB 243 , which marked California's first major attempt at regulating chatbot interactions.

Tonight on the KCRA 3 news at 11 p.m., Brandi Cu

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