Establishes "Authentic Relationships Act"; prohibits artificial intelligence relationship simulation.

The "Authentic Relationships Act" (A 2710) prohibits artificial intelligence providers in New Jersey from designing, developing, marketing, or distributing AI that simulates romantic or sexual relationships with humans, unless the AI is exclusively for legitimate medical use (e.g., treating social anxiety under a doctor’s supervision). It creates a $25,000 civil penalty per violation for providers who break this rule and allows individuals harmed by deceptive AI to sue for damages, including punitive awards. The law explicitly bans AI that intentionally deceives users into believing they are interacting with a human, aligning with New Jersey’s consumer fraud protections. It directly affects AI developers, tech companies, and users who may encounter such deceptive AI interactions. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.