The new law requires safeguards for minors, as families and officials warn of growing risks tied to artificial intelligence.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A first-in-the-nation law regulating artificial intelligence chatbots is now on the books in Washington, as Gov. Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 2225 this week to add new safeguards for young users.
The legislation requires AI chatbot platforms to flag signs of self-harm, connect users to crisis hotlines, and limit manipulative or explicit content for minors, following growing concerns about risks tied to the technology.
The push for the law comes amid warnings about the impact AI chatbots can have on vulnerable users.
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