Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act; established, prohibited practices, penalties.
Continued from last session
Summary
The Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act creates new rules for any entity that offers a companion chatbot in Virginia. Operators must label the bot as non‑human, warn users at login and every 90 minutes, prevent bots that can encourage self‑harm or illegal activity (especially for minors), and implement safety protocols to detect suicidal or self‑harm expressions. Violations are treated as prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and are enforceable by existing consumer‑protection authorities.
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