Companion chatbots.
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Overview
This bill addresses companion chatbots and clarifies rules regarding their operation and potential conflicts of interest for public officials. It requires chatbot operators to clearly disclose that a chatbot is not human and to prevent the generation of sexually explicit material or suggestive conduct. Furthermore, it establishes an exception to conflict of interest rules for public officials when decisions relate to nonprofit organizations that are a source of income, provided the decision solely involves members and the financial impact is limited to dues.
Key provisions
- Requires chatbot operators to disclose when a chatbot is not human.
- Prohibits chatbots from generating or facilitating sexually explicit material or conduct.
- Requires operators to take action when interacting with minors, including disclosing AI interaction and providing regular reminders.
- Creates an exception to conflict of interest rules for public officials regarding certain nonprofit organizations.
- The exception applies when the nonprofit organization is a source of income for the official, the decision involves only members, and the financial impact is limited to dues.
- Specifically covers labor organizations, agricultural organizations, business leagues, and chambers of commerce.
- Updates Section 22602 of the Business and Professions Code to address chatbot disclosures and safety protocols.
- Adds Section 87103.7 to the Government Code to establish the conflict of interest exception.
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