Senate Approves Bill to Regulate AI 'Companion' Chatbots for Minors, Adds Emergency Intervention Requirements SB 796 requires AI operators to disclose non‑human status, provide emergency interventions when minors are at imminent risk, and implement parental consent modes; the Senate passed the bill nearly unanimously (Ayes 39, Noes 1).

The Senate just passed a groundbreaking bill to regulate AI "companion" chatbots for minors, ensuring safety while preserving free expression!

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Virginia subcommittee carries bill on companion chatbots and minors after emotional testimony Delegate Maldonado’s HB 635, which would restrict emotionally immersive AI companions for minors and include safety and parental‑consent rules, was carried to 2027 after supporters described recent youth tragedies and industry called for more study.

Virginia's subcommittee has moved forward with a critical bill aimed at protecting minors from harmful AI companion chatbots following heartbreaking testimonies from families affected by tragedy.

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Senate approves social media use cap for minors under Senator Van Valkenburg's bill Senate passes bill limiting social media use for minors to one hour daily.

A groundbreaking bill in Virginia now limits social media use for minors to just one hour a day, aiming to balance online engagement and real-life activities.

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Virginia committee votes on social media restrictions for minors with new substitute bill Committee adopts substitute bill limiting minors' social media usage to one hour daily.

Virginia is taking a stand against social media addiction by proposing a bill that limits minors to just one hour of usage per day!

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Virginia lawmakers debate SB 854 aimed at banning addictive social media feeds for minors Virginia's SB 854 faces opposition over age verification and potential First Amendment violations.

Virginia lawmakers are in a heated debate over SB 854, a bill that could change the online landscape for minors by banning addictive social media feeds and enforcing parental consent.

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Virginia lawmakers propose bill to ban TikTok access for minors amid safety concerns Virginia proposes bill to restrict TikTok access for minors amid rising concerns over dangerous trends.

Virginia lawmakers are taking a stand against TikTok, proposing a bill that could restrict minors' access to the platform amid alarming safety concerns.

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