Maryland HB1261 establishes safety and data privacy requirements for artificial intelligence toys sold in the state.

Maryland HB1261, the Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act, mandates that manufacturers of artificial intelligence toys sold in Maryland conduct safety assessments and publish safety summaries. The bill requires toys to include labels identifying data collection and content moderation mechanisms. It prohibits toys from generating inappropriate content, marketing as emotional companions, or using child interactions in promotional materials without parental consent. Manufacturers must ensure parental consent for data collection and notify parents of data breaches.

Maryland HB1261 establishes safety and data privacy requirements for artificial intelligence toys sold in the state.

Maryland HB1261, the Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act, mandates that manufacturers of artificial intelligence toys sold in Maryland conduct safety assessments and publish safety summaries. The bill requires toys to include labels identifying data collection and content moderation mechanisms. It prohibits toys from generating inappropriate content, marketing as emotional companions, or using child interactions in promotional materials without parental consent. Manufacturers must ensure parental consent for data collection and notify parents of data breaches.