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They require licensing, traceability, inspections, and enforcement that regulators can actually sustain. Prohibition removes these tools entirely.
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Committee advances AI "companion chatbot" substitute after rejecting private-rights amendment The Technology, Economic Development & Veterans Committee on Jan. 23 reported out a proposed substitute for House Bill 22 25 (H3140.1), which sets operator disclosures and protections for minors for AI companion chatbots; an amendment to limit private enforcement to the attorney general failed. The substitute passed the committee 7-3 with three excused.

Washington's Technology Committee has advanced a crucial bill ensuring AI companion chatbots disclose their nature and protect minors, but a key amendment was shot down!

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Hennepin County proposes updates to data practices and privacy laws for minors County legislation aims to enhance data privacy protections for individuals and children.

Minnesota lawmakers are on the brink of a groundbreaking proposal that could redefine data privacy and government efficiency—are we ready for the changes?

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