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AI Summary
SB 1119 mandates child safety measures for companion chatbots, including crisis response protocols, default settings, risk assessments, audits, and parental controls.
Business Impact
If you operate companion chatbots, you must conduct risk assessments by July 1, 2027, or face civil actions.
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
SB 1119 requires operators of companion chatbots in California to implement child safety protocols, including crisis response measures, verify user age, and conduct annual risk assessments. It mandates independent audits and the publication of a child safety policy.
Key Provisions
- Annual risk assessments and documentation (Section 22612(a))
- Independent audits and submission of reports to the Attorney General (Section 22614)
- Age verification of users (Section 22611)
- Publication of a child safety policy (Section 22612(c))
- Implementation of a crisis response protocol (Section 22612(d)(1))
- Default settings for child users (Section 22612(d)(3))
- Implementation of parental controls (Section 22612(d)(6))
- Civil actions for violations (Section 22616)
Compliance Checklist
Implement safety features for children's chatbots
Who: Developers and providers of chatbots
Penalty: Potential fines or restrictions on chatbot use
Who: Developers and providers of chatbots
Penalty: Potential fines or restrictions on chatbot use
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