HF 2204 — A Bill For An Act Relating To The Requirements For Chatbot Deployers, Including Required Protocols, Limitations On Data Collection, And Requirements For Minors To Interact With Artificial Intelligence Companions And Therapeutic Chatbots, And Pro
HF 2204 establishes requirements for chatbot deployers, including protocols for data collection and limitations on interactions with minors, particularly in the context of AI companions and therapeutic chatbots. The bill aims to address potential harms related to minors' mental health and safety by imposing civil and punitive penalties for non-compliance. It introduces civil causes of action for affected parties.
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