In a significant move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple laws aimed at safeguarding children from the potential dangers posed by artificial intelligence and social media. The new regulations require social media platforms to include warning labels about mental health risks and mandate that AI chatbots inform users of their artificial nature. This legislation also introduces safety measures specifically designed for AI companion chatbots, ensuring they refer distressed users to mental health resources. With these laws, California is taking a pioneering role in regulating AI, setting a precedent for the rest of the nation to follow in protecting young users from AI-related harms.