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Panel hears bill to require chatbots to disclose they are artificial agents
Summary
AB 410 would require chatbots to disclose they are bots, truthfully identify their artificial identity when asked, and avoid misleading users; sponsors say the measure updates consumer protections for AI-driven chatbots.
Assemblymember Wilson presented AB 410 to the Senate Judiciary Committee as a measure to update California's laws so online chatbots must disclose their artificial nature. The author said the bill is not a ban but a transparency measure to reduce AI-driven deception and protect consumer and mental-health outcomes for young users.
"Requiring the disclosure of bot usage in online interactions is a critical step towards creating a more…
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