SB 579 — Mental health and artificial intelligence working group.
SB 5 is a proposed bill in Connecticut addressing online safety. It aims to enhance protections for minors and vulnerable users, including measures to prevent child safety risks such as grooming and exposure to harmful content. The bill may also include provisions related to privacy and surveillance, as well as content moderation to address self-harm and suicide-related material online.
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