Senate Committee Unanimously Advances GUARD Act to Ban AI Chatbots for Minors

GUARD Act·April 30 – May 1, 2026

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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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