An Act providing for safety regarding artificial intelligence in companionship applications; and imposing a penalty.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Artificial Intelligence in Companionship Applications Safety Act, aims to ensure safety when using AI companionship applications in Pennsylvania. It defines ‘AI companion’ as a system using artificial intelligence to simulate a human-like relationship and requires operators to implement protocols that identify suicidal ideation, decline to assist suicide attempts, and refer users to crisis centers. The bill also prohibits AI companions from claiming to be licensed professionals and mandates disclosures to users about the AI’s non-human nature, along with safeguards to prevent harmful content and ensure age verification.
Key provisions
- Requires AI companions to identify suicidal ideation and decline to assist suicide attempts.
- Mandates referrals to crisis centers if suicidal ideation or self-harm is recognized.
- Prohibits AI companions from claiming to be licensed emotional support professionals.
- Requires operators to notify users that they are interacting with an AI companion, not a human.
- Establishes protocols to prevent the generation of sexually explicit material and content promoting violence.
- Requires operators to implement age assurance measures, including obtaining verifiable parental consent for minors.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to issue guidance and regulations related to the act.
- Requires operators to annually report data on referrals to crisis centers, protocols, and safeguards.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Ismail Smith-Wade-El
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