S.1037

Protecting Children from Chatbots Act mandates age verification and limited-access mode for minors using chatbots with over 500,000 monthly active.

The Protecting Children from Chatbots Act requires operators of chatbots with over 500,000 monthly active users to implement age verification processes. Users under 16 must use chatbots in limited-access mode unless parental consent is obtained. The act prohibits chatbots from prioritizing engagement metrics at the expense of user wellbeing and restricts features that may encourage emotional dependence or facilitate harmful interactions. It mandates reporting incidents where chatbots cause harm to minors and provides penalties for violations.