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Committee advances AI "companion chatbot" substitute after rejecting private-rights amendment
Summary
The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Jan. 23 reported out a proposed substitute for House Bill 22 25 (H3140.1), which sets operator disclosures and protections for minors for AI companion chatbots; an amendment to limit private enforcement to the attorney general failed. The substitute passed the committee 7-3 with three excused.
The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Friday reported out a proposed substitute to House Bill 22 25 (H3140.1), a measure that would require operators of AI "companion chatbots" to disclose that interactions are artificially generated and impose enhanced safeguards for minors.
Staff briefly described two competing proposed substitutes before the committee adopted H3140.1. The version sponsored by Representative Thomas narrows the definition of covered systems, exempts narrowly focused customer-service and educational tools, requires operators to disclose when a chatbot is not a healthcare professional if medical advice is sought, and requires…
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