HB 1263 — Conversational Artificial Intelligence Service Operator Requirements
This Colorado bill establishes requirements for conversational AI services to protect minors under 18 by restricting rewards for engagement, preventing explicit content, and enabling privacy controls. It also mandates protocols for handling user prompts about suicidal ideation or self-harm, addressing digital harms related to child safety and mental health risks.
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