Protecting Children from Chatbots

Summary

The Protecting Children from Chatbots Act adds new rules for chatbot operators with at least 500,000 monthly users. They must offer a limited‑access mode that does not require age verification, verify a user’s age for full access, and allow parental consent for minors to use restricted features. The law also bans prioritizing engagement over a child’s well‑being, creates a reporting system for chatbot‑related harm, and sets penalties for violations.

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