Bipartisan Bill Introduces Restrictions on Access to AI Chatbots for Minors Nationwide
A new bipartisan bill aims to ban minors under 18 from interacting with certain AI chatbots, amid growing concerns about their potential impact on children's well-being and safety. The GUARD Act would regulate interactions with 'harmful' AI chatbots designed for kids.
A bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal would bar minors under 18 from interacting with certain AI chatbots, amid growing concerns about their potential impact on young users. The proposed GUARD Act aims to protect children from the risks of these automated systems, which can sometimes provide misleading or inappropriate information. The bill's introduction marks a response to alarm over the use of AI chatbots by minors, who may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation. The legislation seeks to regulate the development and deployment of these technologies to safeguard young users.
