Concerning regulation of artificial intelligence companion chatbots.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Summary
The bill would force operators of AI companion chatbots to clearly tell users they are interacting with a non‑human system, impose extra protections for users under 18, and require protocols to detect and respond to self‑harm or suicidal language. It applies to any person or entity offering such chatbots to Washington residents and ties violations to the state consumer‑protection statutes. The measure failed and was sent back to the Senate Rules Committee.
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