Maine LD2162 aims to protect minors from accessing AI chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions.

Maine LD2162 regulates the accessibility of artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions to minors. The bill prohibits operators and distributors from making these systems accessible to minors, requiring age verification systems to ensure compliance. It allows for alternative versions of chatbots without human-like features for minors and users who have not verified their age. The bill exempts therapy chatbots if specific conditions are met, including oversight by a licensed mental health professional and robust clinical trial data.

Maine LD2162 aims to protect minors from accessing AI chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions.

Maine LD2162 regulates the accessibility of artificial intelligence chatbots with human-like features and social AI companions to minors. The bill prohibits operators and distributors from making these systems accessible to minors, requiring age verification systems to ensure compliance. It allows for alternative versions of chatbots without human-like features for minors and users who have not verified their age. The bill exempts therapy chatbots if specific conditions are met, including oversight by a licensed mental health professional and robust clinical trial data.