HB 668 — Mental Health Service Providers; Use Of Artificial Intelligence System, Civil Penalty
HB 668 addresses the use of artificial intelligence systems by mental health service providers in Virginia. The bill introduces civil penalties for violations related to the use of AI in mental health services. It aims to mitigate risks associated with AI chatbots or systems that may pose mental health risks to users, particularly in the context of self-harm or suicide prevention. The bill is currently under review in the Committee on Communications, Technology, and Innovation.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
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
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