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Creates additional safety features for AI companion technology that include addressing suicidal ideation, potential physical harm or financial harm to others expressed by a user. It also requires notification the AI companion does not have human emotions.
The Rhode Island bill mandates safety features for AI companions, addressing suicidal ideation and harm to others, and clarifies that AI lacks human emotions. It is part of the 'COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPANION MODELS'.
If you use AI companion technology, you must implement safety features and disclose emotional limitations by January 1, 2025, or face penalties.
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What This Means
This Rhode Island legislation aims to enhance the safety of AI companion technologies by addressing serious issues such as suicidal ideation and potential harm to others.
Key Provisions
- Requires AI companions to address suicidal ideation expressed by users.
- Mandates addressing potential physical or financial harm to others.
- Requires notification that AI companions do not possess human emotions.
Latest Legislative Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Compliance Checklist
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Developers and providers of AI companion technologies.
Deadline: Not specified.
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance.
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