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U.S. Representative for California’s 27th congressional district.
The Protecting Kids from Human-Like Chatbots Act protects kids by prohibiting chatbots from communicating by default in a human-like way with minors. Under this bill, the programs cannot claim to be human, have simulated emotions, or use relationship-building language to keep kids engaged.
AI Verified (Oct 1, 2026)
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George Whitesides, “Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children from Human-Like Chatbots,” October 1, 2026.
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AI Verified Rep. Whitesides’s official Oct. 1, 2026 release contains this description of the bill. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6-sol · 19d ago
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