Conversational AI Services Act

The "Conversational AI Services Act" establishes a framework of requirements and guidelines for operators of conversational AI services, with a significant focus on the protection of minor account holders . It mandates that operators clearly and conspicuously disclose to minors that they are interacting with artificial intelligence, either through a persistent disclaimer or at regular intervals during interaction. Furthermore, the bill prohibits operators from offering minors points or similar rewards at unpredictable intervals, which are intended to increase engagement with the service. Key safety measures are required , including preventing the AI from generating sexually explicit material, encouraging such conduct, or sexually objectifying minors. Operators must also implement reasonable measures to prevent the AI from deceptively simulating human interaction , such as making explicit claims of sentience, simulating emotional dependence or romantic interactions, or role-playing adult-minor romantic relationships. For all users, disclosure is required if a reasonable individual might believe they are interacting with a human. The bill also requires operators to provide tools for minors and their parents or guardians to manage screen time and account settings. Additionally, it mandates protocols for responding to user prompts regarding suicidal ideation or self-harm , requiring reasonable efforts to refer users to crisis service providers. Operators are explicitly prohibited from knowingly programming AI to suggest it provides professional psychology or behavioral health services requiring licensure, and the Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these provisions .