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U.S. Senator (D–Hawaii)
AI is an incredibly powerful tool – it’s everywhere, and it poses real risks for kids. We’ve seen reports of AI chatbots encouraging kids to hurt themselves and for some, they’re replacing real life relationships, isolating kids from their families and friends.
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Brian Schatz, Senate Commerce Committee press release on the CHATBOT Act, April 28, 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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AI Verified Schatz describes serious chatbot risks in support of parental controls and accountability legislation; it is directly about protections for minors' chatbot use. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Senate Commerce press release quotes Senator Schatz verbatim on chatbot risks and the bill. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 1h ago
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