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U.S. Representative (R-UT); physician and attorney.
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.
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Representative Mike Kennedy, “Rep. Kennedy introduces bipartisan legislation to protect children from human-like AI chatbots,” official House press release, October 2, 2026. The release announces Kennedy’s co-led legislation to prohibit companion-style chatbot behavior for minors.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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