Senate Committee Reviews GUARD Act to Mandate Age Verification and Disclosures for AI Chatbots
GUARD Act·April 30 – May 1, 2026
7 months ago
Senate Committee Reviews GUARD Act to Mandate Age Verification and Disclosures for AI Chatbots
The Senate Committee is reviewing the GUARD Act, which would require AI chatbot services to verify user ages. Under this bill, companies must use strong proof of age instead of just asking for a birthday. The law would also block minors from using AI companions and require clear labels showing that a bot is not a real person. AI companies that do not follow these rules could be fined up to $100,000. The GUARD Act focuses on consumer protection and child safety in the growing AI industry. This review is a key step in the legislative process for the new regulations.
21 days ago
Senator Hawley Pushes for Full Senate Vote Following Unanimous Committee Approval of GUARD Act
Senator Josh Hawley is calling for a full Senate vote on the GUARD Act after the bill passed out of committee UNANIMOUSLY. The legislation seeks to ban AI chatbot companions for minors. Hawley argued that the bill is a necessary step to protect children from harmful AI interactions. Support for the ban is growing among lawmakers as the bill moves forward momentum builds in Congress. The Senate panel's decision to advance the measure highlights increasing concerns about the safety of AI technology for young users Senate panel advances Hawley bill.
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21 days ago
Senate Committee Unanimously Advances GUARD Act to Ban AI Chatbots for Minors
A Senate committee voted unanimously to advance the GUARD Act. This bill aims to ban AI companion chatbots for children. Senator Josh Hawley and other lawmakers introduced the legislation to address concerns that these tools are addictive and harmful. Lawmakers introduced the bill to stop chatbots from replacing human friendships for young people. Supporters describe the technology as a poison for children. The unanimous committee vote signals growing momentum for the ban. The bill's progress follows reports from families who say AI chatbots pushed their teenagers toward self-harm. Lawmakers argue that these bots are designed to be addictive and should not be accessible to minors. This push to protect minors from AI has gained significant support in Congress.
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