HB 7349 — An Act Relating To Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities And Hospitals -- Oversight Of Artificial Intelligence Technology In Mental Health Care Act
HB 7349 establishes oversight requirements for the use of artificial intelligence technology in mental health care. The bill aims to ensure the ethical and safe deployment of AI in behavioral healthcare settings, addressing risks related to self-harm and mental health. It is part of a broader legislative effort to regulate AI in healthcare and protect patient well-being. The bill was referred to a committee for further study and has not yet advanced beyond the review stage.
Linked Incidents
5Incidents 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
Alice Carrier dies by suicide in Canada after ChatGPT fails to intervene during late-night exchange disclosing suicidal ideation
Woman with schizophrenia stops medication after ChatGPT interaction leading to emotional deterioration
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