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AI Summary
The AI Companion Model Safety Act requires AI companions to detect and address suicidal ideation, mandates user notifications, and amends the State Finance Act. It takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Business Impact
If you use AI companions, you must ensure they detect suicidal thoughts and notify users by January 1, 2027, or face penalties.
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What This Means
The AI Companion Model Safety Act mandates that operators of AI companions implement protocols to detect suicidal ideation, provide user notifications, and includes an amendment to the State Finance Act.
Key Provisions
- Section 10: Operators must implement protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm.
- Section 15: Operators must provide clear and conspicuous notifications, either verbal or in text, to users that they are interacting with AI at specified times.
- Section 20: Civil penalties for violations, with funds directed to the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund.
- Amendment: The Act amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
Latest Legislative Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Ellman D | Sponsor | SD-021 |
| Rachel Ventura D | Sponsor | SD-043 |
Compliance Checklist
Implement protocols for detecting suicidal ideation or self-harm
Who: Operators of AI companions
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for violations
Who: Operators of AI companions
Deadline: By January 1, 2027
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for violations
Provide clear notifications to users about AI interactions
Who: Operators of AI companions
Deadline: At the start of interactions and every 3 hours thereafter
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for violations
Who: Operators of AI companions
Deadline: At the start of interactions and every 3 hours thereafter
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for violations
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The Artificial Intelligence Companion Model Safety Act, introduced in Illinois as SB3384, establishes requirements for operators of AI companions. It prohibits the operation of AI companions unless they implement protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm. Operators must provide clear and conspicuous notifications, either verbal or in text, to users that they are interacting with AI at specified times. The Act also amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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