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ME · LD2162FINAL · 8 COSPONSORS

An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence Companions

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Plain-English Summary

This bill prevents children under 18 from accessing artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions. It requires companies that operate these systems to use age verification and sets rules for how they collect user information and respond to emergency situations. The bill allows therapy chatbots for minors if a mental health professional oversees their use and other safety requirements are met.

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Sponsorship · 9 Sponsors
Democrat8Republican1Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeLori Gramlich
  • D · CoDonna Bailey
  • D · CoMichael Brennan
  • D · CoRyan Fecteau
  • R · CoRobert Foley
  • D · CoKristi Mathieson
  • D · CoMatthew Moonen
  • D · CoTeresa Pierce
  • D · CoMelanie Sachs
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