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Sea Otter Awareness Week, advocates urge Newsom to sign AI chatbot safety bill

KAZU | By Ngozi Cole
Published September 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM PDT
The otter is easily identifiable by the light blue tag on her left back flipper.
Erin Malsbury
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KAZU News
During Sea Otter Awareness Week, advocates are promoting conservation efforts for these furry mammals, including Otter 841, pictured here.

In today's newscast, the Marine Mammal Center is highlighting conservation efforts during Sea Otter Awareness Week. And, advocates are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill to protect children from AI chatbots.
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Ngozi Cole
Before joining KAZU, Ngozi covered health, business and economy stories for WYSO in southwest Ohio and The Ohio Newsroom. She’s also worked as a freelance reporter for Reveal, The New Humanitarian and other outlets.
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