Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty.

Summary

The bill creates a new statute that defines "companion chatbots" and prohibits operators from offering them to children unless specific safety safeguards are built in. Violations can lead to civil forfeiture fines up to $25,000 per day and allow harmed children or their guardians to sue for damages. A transition period delays enforcement until operators know a user is a child.

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