Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Requires AI chatbots to act less human-like for kids under 18.

This bill would make sure that artificial intelligence chatbots used by kids under 18 act less like real people. It would require these chatbots to clearly state they are AI and avoid forming emotional bonds, giving parents more control over their children's online interactions. Companies that make or provide these chatbots would face penalties if they don't follow these new rules.

What Would Change

If this bill becomes law, chatbots would be required to have a non-personified default setting for users under 18. This setting would make them clearly identify as artificial intelligence and avoid human-like interactions or those that simulate emotional attachment or personal relationships. Parents would also gain control over these settings. These core changes would take effect one year after the bill is signed into law.

Key Provisions

Bans chatbot makers from offering human-like chatbots to minors unless they are designed to use a non-personified default setting.
Requires chatbot companies to ensure that for minor users, the chatbot's default setting is non-personified and to provide tools for parents to manage these settings.
Stops chatbot makers and providers from encouraging minors to turn off safety settings or lie about their age.
Gives parents or legal guardians the exclusive power to adjust chatbot settings for their minor children, except for school-managed accounts where educators can make changes for learning.
Creates rules that protect chatbot makers and providers from legal responsibility if they follow the new guidelines, and offers exemptions for companies that actively block minors from using their services.

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HR 10719 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act

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