Iowa HSB647 mandates chatbot deployers to implement age verification and safety protocols, limiting user data collection.

Iowa HSB647 establishes regulations for chatbots, focusing on safety and privacy. It requires deployers to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from using or purchasing chatbots. Exceptions are made for chatbots designed for mental health support, provided they meet specific criteria, such as being recommended by a licensed professional and having documented testing. Deployers must also implement protocols to detect, respond to, report, and mitigate harm caused by chatbots, prioritizing user safety over their interests.

Iowa HSB647 mandates chatbot deployers to implement age verification and safety protocols, limiting user data collection.

Iowa HSB647 establishes regulations for chatbots, focusing on safety and privacy. It requires deployers to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from using or purchasing chatbots. Exceptions are made for chatbots designed for mental health support, provided they meet specific criteria, such as being recommended by a licensed professional and having documented testing. Deployers must also implement protocols to detect, respond to, report, and mitigate harm caused by chatbots, prioritizing user safety over their interests.