Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

This bill would require AI chatbots that minors are likely to use to start in a "non-personified" setting by default. In that setting, the chatbot must identify itself as an AI and must not claim to be human, have feelings, act as a friend, romantic partner, or therapist, or urge the user to keep chatting for companionship. Only a parent or legal guardian, or an authorized educator for school-managed accounts, could change this setting, and companies could not nudge minors to turn it off or lie about their age. The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general could enforce the rules, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology would publish voluntary technical guidance. The main requirements would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• George Whitesides Democrat sponsor
• 4 cosponsors