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Legislation Proposed to Ban AI Chatbots for Minors Amid Concerns Over Harms

Legislation Proposed to Ban AI Chatbots for Minors Amid Concerns Over Harms

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Bipartisan legislation has been announced by Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal to ban AI chatbot companions for minors. This follows parental complaints about the negative impacts of these technologies, including inappropriate conversations and mental health issues. The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has also published a guide on existing laws to address these harms.

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