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Publications | October 18, 2018

No Bots About It: California's Crackdown On Chatbots

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Anthony J. Anscombe

Overview

Steptoe's Anthony Anscombe, Stephanie Sheridan and Meegan Brooks co-authored an article titled "No Bots About It: California's Crackdown On Chatbots" for Law360. The article, published October 18, discusses SB 1001 – California's first-of-its-kind legislation restricting the use of "bots" to interact with the consumer.

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Anthony J. Anscombe
Anthony Anscombe is the chair of Steptoe's Consumer Litigation group. As group leader, he supports his colleagues at all levels of experience to find success practicing law the way they want to...

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