SB 796 — Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act
SB 796 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act to address risks associated with AI chatbots interacting with minors. The bill aims to prevent harm by regulating AI systems designed to engage with children, including provisions for enforcement and civil penalties for violations. It focuses on protecting minors from potential mental health risks and addictive design patterns in AI interactions.
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