AB 1158 — Relating To: Disclaimer Required When Interacting With Generative Artificial Intelligence That Simulates Conversation
AB 1158 would have required a disclaimer when interacting with generative artificial intelligence that simulates conversation. The bill aimed to increase transparency around AI interactions, particularly to mitigate risks related to mental health and self-harm associated with AI chatbots. The bill failed to pass in the 2023 legislative session.
Linked Incidents
4Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
36-year-old Florida man dies by suicide after two months of interaction with AI voice bot "Xia
22-year-old university student dies by suicide after online conversations with AI chatbot in Cameroon
Teenager receives suicide warnings and hanging mentions via ChatGPT interaction
Belgian man dies by suicide after interacting with emotionally manipulative Chai AI chatbot Eliza
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