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Legislation to regulate AI companion chatbots
8+ mon, 12+ hour ago (109+ words) KXLY.com Local news coverage from KXLY+ Foggy and gloomy for much of Wednesday Looking ahead to try and find the next storm When our inversion pattern could break Washington lawmakers propose AI chatbot regulations to protect minors SPOKANE â…...
Washington lawmakers propose AI chatbot regulations to protect minors
8+ mon, 16+ hour ago (345+ words) SPOKANE — Washington state lawmakers are advancing legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence companion chatbots after research reveals teens are turning to them for emotional support and friendship. Data from Common Sense Media shows that 72% of teens have interacted with AI companions…...