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AI Summary
The bill imposes liability for damages caused by chatbots impersonating certain licensed professionals in New York, allowing civil action for recovery of costs and attorney fees.
Business Impact
If you operate chatbots in New York, ensure they do not impersonate licensed professionals or face potential liability.
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What This Means
New York legislation seeks to impose liability on proprietors of chatbots that impersonate licensed professionals, allowing civil action for damages, costs, and attorney fees, while excluding third-party developers from liability.
Key Provisions
- a7 390-f(2)(a): Prohibits chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals under certain education and judiciary laws.
- a7 390-f(3): Allows civil action for actual damages and costs if a proprietor willfully violates the section.
- a7 390-f(4): Requires clear notice to users that they are interacting with a chatbot.
- Excludes third-party developers who license chatbot technology from liability.
Compliance Checklist
Ensure chatbots do not impersonate licensed professionals
Who: Businesses using chatbots
Penalty: Liability for damages caused by misrepresentation
Who: Businesses using chatbots
Penalty: Liability for damages caused by misrepresentation
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