The GUARD Act would regulate AI chatbots to protect minors by requiring companies to implement age verification systems for all users and completely blocking anyone under 18 from accessing AI companions designed for emotional interaction. The bill creates criminal penalties up to $100,000 for designing chatbots that solicit minors for sexually explicit conduct or promote violence, suicide, or self-harm, while also mandating that all AI chatbots disclose they are artificial systems and cannot provide professional services. Companies would face civil penalties up to $250,000 per violation, with enforcement handled by the U.S. Attorney General and state attorneys general. The law would take effect 180 days after enactment and would affect any company operating AI chatbots accessible to the public.
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