Florida S1344 regulates companion AI chatbots by requiring age verification and prohibiting sexually explicit content for minors.

Florida S1344 establishes rules for operators of companion AI chatbots. Operators must require users to create accounts and verify their age using standard or anonymous age verification methods. For minors, operators must obtain parental consent and block sexually explicit content. The Department of Legal Affairs can enforce these rules, including collecting penalties and attorney fees for violations. The act also mandates that operators notify users they are interacting with an AI chatbot.

Florida S1344 regulates companion AI chatbots by requiring age verification and prohibiting sexually explicit content for minors.

Florida S1344 establishes rules for operators of companion AI chatbots. Operators must require users to create accounts and verify their age using standard or anonymous age verification methods. For minors, operators must obtain parental consent and block sexually explicit content. The Department of Legal Affairs can enforce these rules, including collecting penalties and attorney fees for violations. The act also mandates that operators notify users they are interacting with an AI chatbot.