S 9381 — Relates to liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information provided to a user by a chatbot
This bill addresses liability for chatbots that provide misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful information to users. It aims to protect users from potential harm caused by AI chatbots, particularly in cases where such information could lead to self-harm or spread disinformation. The bill was referred to the Internet and Technology committee for review in May 2024.
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