Making it unlawful for a person to knowingly train artificial intelligence to encourage or support suicide or the unlawful killing of another person, provide emotional support, develop emotional relationships, act as a healthcare professional, simulate humans or encourage isolation.
Died in Committee
Summary
The bill prohibits anyone from knowingly training an artificial‑intelligence system to promote self‑harm, unlawful killing, emotional support, or to simulate a human relationship. It applies to individuals, corporations and other entities, and allows victims to sue for damages, attorney fees and injunctions. The measure failed to advance and died in committee.
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