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AI Summary
The SAFE BOTs Act requires chatbot providers to disclose to minors that chatbots are AI systems and not licensed professionals.
Business Impact
If you operate chatbot services for minors, you must disclose AI status by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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Introduced
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The SAFE BOTs Act mandates that chatbot providers inform minors they are interacting with AI systems, not natural persons. This ensures minors are aware chatbots do not offer licensed professional advice.
Key Provisions
- Chatbot providers must disclose to minors that they are AI systems.
- Chatbots do not provide licensed professional advice.
Latest Legislative Action
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Compliance Checklist
Implement clear disclosures about chatbot nature
Who: Chatbot providers
Deadline: Upon introduction of the chatbot
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or reputational damage
Who: Chatbot providers
Deadline: Upon introduction of the chatbot
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or reputational damage
Full Legal Analysis
The SAFE BOTs Act, introduced at the federal level, requires providers of chatbots to make disclosures to users who are minors. These disclosures must state that the chatbots are AI systems and not licensed professionals.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB6489 on official legislature website →
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