Youth AI Privacy Act
The Youth AI Privacy Act, introduced by Senator Edward J. Markey, aims to protect children from privacy and safety risks posed by AI chatbots. The legislation would require AI companies to implement privacy safeguards and curb manipulative design features that encourage compulsive use among minors. It addresses concerns about AI chatbots collecting personal data from children and using it to keep them engaged, which can lead to mental health risks and privacy violations.
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