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Chatbot Safety & Disclosure
Bills requiring AI chatbots to disclose their non-human nature, implement age verification, and protect minors from harmful chatbot interactions. A rapidly growing category with 78 bills in 27 states as of early 2026.
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AI Overview
78 bills targeting chatbot safety have been introduced since the Character.AI incidents that led to teen suicides. This is the most emotionally charged area of AI regulation, and it’s where lobbying money meets child safety advocacy head-on.
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📈 Trend
The fastest-growing category in 2026, chatbot safety bills surged after several high-profile incidents involving minors interacting with AI chatbots. Most bills focus on mandatory disclosure and age-gating requirements.
Key Bills
- 1.California AB 1008 - Chatbot Disclosure
- 2.New York S2345 - AI Chatbot Child Safety
- 3.Florida HB 567 - AI Interaction Transparency
- 4.Illinois SB 2890 - Chatbot Consumer Protection
- 5.Federal Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) AI Provisions