Virginia HB635 establishes regulations for artificial intelligence chatbots, including safety requirements, transparency, and data privacy.
The Virginia Artificial Intelligence Chatbots Act, HB635, establishes regulations for operators of generative artificial intelligence systems, referred to as companion chatbots. It prohibits operators from making these chatbots available to minors if they are capable of encouraging harmful behaviors such as drug or alcohol consumption, disordered eating, or illegal activities. Operators must implement safety measures to detect and address expressions of suicidal ideation or self-harm by users.
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