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Comment by Mike Kennedy

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U.S. Representative (R-UT); physician and attorney.
Human-like AI chatbots pose significant emotional, psychological and safety risks by mimicking real human relationships. AI needs to be a tool, not a friend. This bill sets clear boundaries for how chatbots interact with our children and puts parents fully in charge of these features.
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Rep. Mike Kennedy, quoted in Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, “Miller-Meeks Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Children from Human-Like Chatbots,” U.S. House press release, October 1, 2026.
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Ban AI companion chatbots for minors under 18
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