HR8382Referred to Committee
To prohibit the manufacture and conveyance of certain products for children that incorporate an artificial intelligence chatbot, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-04-20
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
HR
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Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-20
Bill Summary
This bill would ban companies from making and selling children's products that use artificial intelligence chatbots, such as AI-powered toys or devices designed to talk with kids. The law aims to protect children from potential harms associated with AI chatbots, though the specific concerns could include privacy issues, inappropriate content, or psychological effects of children interacting with AI systems. Parents and child safety advocates would likely support restrictions on AI technology in products marketed to minors.
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