Pennsylvania HB2006 establishes safety protocols for AI companions, including identifying suicidal ideation and referring users to crisis services.
Pennsylvania HB2006, known as the Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety Act, mandates that operators of AI companions implement protocols to identify suicidal ideation and expressions of self-harm. It prohibits AI companions from assisting with suicide attempts and requires referrals to crisis services. Operators must publish these protocols on their websites and notify users of the AI companion's limitations. Violations incur civil penalties and potential injunctions.
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