No. HB 659
Filed under AI & Technology.
Interactions with Artificial Intelligence; Requires operators of companion chatbot platforms to display specified information on any application, browser, or format used to access companion chatbots on platform & to prevent such chatbots from engaging with users unless specified protocols are maintained; requires such operators to verify age of users & to take specified actions for users who are minors; requires such operators to file specified reports with DLA; provides that violation constitutes unfair or deceptive act or practice; provides for civil actions.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDOperators must display a specific notice stating that companion chatbots are AI-generated and may not be suitable for some minors. This requirement applies to any application, browser, or format used to access the chatbots on the platform.
Operators must maintain a protocol to prevent the production of suicidal ideation, suicide, or self-harm content. This includes mechanisms to detect, remove, and respond to such expressions from users.
Operators must offer anonymous and standard age verification for user access. For users known to be minors, operators must disclose the AI nature of the interaction and provide break reminders every three hours.
Violations of these requirements constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice. The Attorney General may enforce the section through civil action after providing a 30-day cure period.
AIOperators must display a specific notice stating the chatbot is AI-generated and may not be suitable for minors on all access points.
AIOperators must maintain and publish a protocol to detect, remove, and respond to suicidal ideation, including mandatory referrals to the 988 lifeline.
AIOperators must offer age verification and, for known minors, provide hourly break reminders and block sexually explicit content generation.
AIOperators must submit annual reports to the Department of Legal Affairs detailing suicide referrals and safety protocols, excluding user personal information.
AIViolations are treated as unfair or deceptive acts, enforceable by the Attorney General after a 30-day cure period, with no private right of action.