Experts urge state guardrails for AI chatbots after heartbreaking testimony; bill would require detection, crisis referrals and disclosures
At a public hearing on SB 15 46, psychologists, clinicians and family members urged guardrails for AI companion platforms that interact with people expressing suicidal or self-harm ideation, including repeated disclosures, detection and interruption protocols linking users to hotlines such as 988 and Youthline. Tech industry representatives said they will work with sponsors on definitions and enforcement.
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The Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health on Thursday heard broad testimony urging stronger protections for users of AI "companion" chatbots, especially minors and people expressing thoughts of self-harm.
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