Warning: this episode mentions suicide.

Artificial intelligence powered chatbots have become unavoidable. We use them to search, get advice, and even for companionship. But getting close to an AI comes with real and serious risks. 

Washington state leaders want to do something about that. Two new state laws passed this year that require AI-modified content to be traceable, and limits the kinds of conversations these bots can have with minors.  

On today's episode, Monica sits down with journalists Kashmir Hill from the New York Times and Jeff Horwitz from Reuters to talk about their reporting on AI chatbots, and whether these new state regulations can protect us from their risks. 

This episode was recorded at a recent live event put on by the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public at the Seattle Public Library.

GUESTS:
Kashmir Hill, features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy
Jeff Horwitz, technology reporter at Reuters

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