The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new requirements for operators of conversational AI services, effective October 1, 2027. Key insertions include mandates for operators to disclose interactions with AI services to account holders, implement measures to prevent harmful content, and provide privacy management tools for minors. Additionally, operators would need to adopt protocols for addressing suicidal ideation and ensure that compliance data is not used for advertising or profiling. The bill also adds definitions for terms such as age-assurance methods and digital identification system, clarifying the mechanisms for age verification.
The legislation would also include deletions of existing provisions that permit broader data collection practices, specifically prohibiting operators from conditioning access to services on digital identification systems unless required by federal law. It restricts the use of conversational AI service requirements to track online activity or establish social scoring systems. Furthermore, the bill removes the definition of visual depiction and makes technical changes for consistency. Overall, these updates aim to enhance user privacy and safety, particularly for minors, while clarifying the legal framework surrounding digital identification and AI services.