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HB10719: Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

: George Whitesides (D-US) : Oct 4, 2026 Updated: Oct 1, 2026
Commerce
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To establish age-appropriate design standards and safety safeguards for artificial intelligence chatbots accessed by minors, and for other purposes.

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This bill would require artificial intelligence chatbots to include safety protections and age-appropriate design standards when children use them. The bill addresses concerns that AI chatbots may not be designed with minors' safety in mind. It is currently in the early stage after being introduced in Congress. The bill is sponsored by members from both political parties and falls under commerce jurisdiction.

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