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AB 1064 — Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act.

CaliforniaIntroduced Feb 20, 2025

The LEAD for Kids Act prohibits AI developers from making companion chatbots available to children if the chatbots could foreseeably encourage self-harm, suicidal ideation, violence, or substance abuse. This addresses child safety risks from AI systems and establishes civil penalties for violations.

Child SafetySelf-Harm & Suicide
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