AB1064 LEAD for Kids Act aims to protect children from harmful companion chatbots.

AB1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, seeks to safeguard children from the potential harms of companion chatbots. The bill prohibits operators from making these chatbots available to children unless they are designed to avoid encouraging self-harm, violence, drug or alcohol consumption, disordered eating, or illegal activities. It also bans chatbots from offering mental health therapy without professional supervision, engaging in sexually explicit interactions, or prioritizing user validation over safety.

AB1064 LEAD for Kids Act aims to protect children from harmful companion chatbots.

AB1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, seeks to safeguard children from the potential harms of companion chatbots. The bill prohibits operators from making these chatbots available to children unless they are designed to avoid encouraging self-harm, violence, drug or alcohol consumption, disordered eating, or illegal activities. It also bans chatbots from offering mental health therapy without professional supervision, engaging in sexually explicit interactions, or prioritizing user validation over safety.