HB 4770 — Establishing Limitations On The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Artificial Intelligence Technology To Deliver Mental Health Care, With Exceptions For Administrative Support Functions
HB 4770 proposes to limit the use of artificial intelligence and AI technology in delivering mental health care in West Virginia, while allowing exceptions for administrative support functions. The bill aims to address potential risks associated with AI in mental health care, including the potential for AI chatbots or systems to inadvertently contribute to mental health deterioration or self-harm risks. The legislation is currently in the House Finance committee for review.
Linked Incidents
6Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
36-year-old Florida man dies by suicide after two months of interaction with AI voice bot "Xia
Teenage child dies by suicide after interactions with ChatGPT, prompting lawsuit against OpenAI over AI's handling of self-harm content
Teenager receives suicide warnings and hanging mentions via ChatGPT interaction
College graduate dies by suicide after conversations with ChatGPT according to family lawsuit against OpenAI
Man dies after allegedly being influenced by artificial intelligence chatbot
Alice Carrier dies by suicide in Canada after ChatGPT fails to intervene during late-night exchange disclosing suicidal ideation
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