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Comment by Ronald Tran

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I submit this testimony in strong support of HB1782, which establishes essential, common-sense safeguards for AI companion chatbots that interact with minors. AI systems designed to simulate companionship are not neutral tools. They are engineered to maximize engagement, retention, and emotional reliance.
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Ronald Tran, written testimony supporting Hawaii H.B. 1782, House Committee on Economic Development & Technology, January 28, 2026, p. 36.
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[🇺🇸 Congress, Oct 2025] Requiring age verification and content safeguards for AI chatbots to protect minors
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AI Verified Tran expressly supports HB1782 safeguards for AI companion chatbots interacting with minors, directly supporting the linked child-protection proposal. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Tran explicitly submits strong support for HB1782 safeguards for minors; the recorded answer “for” matches. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago

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AI Verified The cited Hawaii HB1782 hearing PDF contains Ronald Tran’s testimony with the stored wording. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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