Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots and Minors Act; established, enforcement, civil penalty.
Floor offered Senator Durant Amendment
Summary
The bill forces companies that run AI chatbots to clearly disclose that the user is talking to a non‑human system and to report any knowledge of an imminent risk of death or serious injury. It also lets the Attorney General and harmed individuals sue for injunctions and civil penalties. The goal is to protect minors and other users from unsafe interactions with AI companions.
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