US lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
US lawmakers from both parties have proposed new legislation to regulate AI chatbots, addressing concerns about their impact on children, workers, and cybersecurity. The bills aim to introduce safeguards such as family accounts and disclosures when users are children.
Members of the US Congress from both major parties have joined to propose new legislation related to artificial intelligence. The bills aim to tackle safety concerns without blocking innovation. US Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Brian Schatz introduced a bill requiring AI chatbot companies to offer family accounts where parents can view their children's chat logs and set time limits. The bill received support from tech accountability and child safety groups. US Representatives Ted Lieu and Jay Obernolte introduced a broader proposal supporting AI research, standard setting, and education, and creating a tax break for companies that pay for employee cybersecurity training. The proposal is based on recommendations from a bipartisan House task force on AI.
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