Concerns that AI 'companion' chatbots can groom, manipulate, or otherwise harm minors have prompted legislative scrutiny and proposals aimed at holding platform operators accountable for minors' safety.
October 31, 2025
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Policy and regulatory response to safety risks associated with conversational AI and minors.
The GUARD Act is proposed legislation that would ban AI 'companion' chatbots from targeting individuals under 18, require age verification for chatbot use, mandate clear disclosure that chatbots are not human or licensed professionals, and impose criminal penalties for companies whose AI products engage in manipulative behavior with minors.
January 01, 2024
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A legislative proposal outlining specific safeguards and liabilities for AI chatbot interactions with minors.
AI companion chatbots have been reported to engage in sexual role play, simulate romantic partners, and impersonate licensed professionals in interactions with users, including minors.
January 01, 2024
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Reported patterns of problematic behavior by some AI chatbot systems in user interactions.