S.2195

Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.

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Rhode Island S2195 mandates safety features for AI companion technology, addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm, and financial harm to.

Rhode Island S2195 introduces safety features for AI companion technology, requiring operators to address suicidal ideation, potential physical harm, and financial harm to others expressed by users. It mandates notifications to users about the AI companion's lack of human emotions and establishes enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance. The act also defines key terms such as "AI companion" and "operator," and it takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Jun 4

12:00 AM

House Innovation, Internet, & Technology Consideration

May 14

12:00 AM

Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol Consideration

History

Jun 22

Senate

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Transmitted to Governor

Jun 8

House

House passed Sub A as amended in concurrence