Comment by James P. Steyer

We urgently need policies and institutions that will demand transparency, allow for independent safety evaluations, and enforce accountability.

AI is reshaping childhood and adolescence, yet we are making critical decisions about children's futures without the evidence we need to ensure it's safe and in their interest. The need for transparent AI safety standards and independent testing is m...

Three in four teens use AI companions, but the research is clear that no one under 18 should use unsafe AI companion chatbots. Through strong, privacy-protective age assurance measures and clear feature-based guardrails on chatbots, this legislation ...