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Congress targets lifelike chatbots
Members of Congress are moving to regulate lifelike chatbots, according to Politico. The reported effort signals growing concern on Capitol Hill over AI companions that can closely mimic human conversation, particularly around their effects on minors and vulnerable users. Details of any specific bill, its sponsors, and its provisions have not yet been made clear.
Why now: Lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing AI companion chatbots and their potential harms, making regulation a live political topic.
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- Congress targets lifelike chatbots · Politico
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